Emergency Medicine Opportunity in Birmingham, Alabama Area

Emergency Medicine Opportunities – Multi-Site Community System (Central Alabama)

Cross-credentialing within the system may be required.

Temporary privileges possible with clean file; otherwise standard credentialing timeline applies.

Site A – High-Volume Freestanding ED (Metro Alabama)

Qualifications:

• ABEM/BEEM only
• ACLS required

Facility Overview:

• ~36,000 annual visits
• ~2.3 patients per hour
• 37 ED beds
• Trauma Level III (currently on diversion)
• Cerner EMR
• No scribe coverage
• Admitting orders required
• Robust specialty backup available

Coverage Model:

• 33 physician hours (M–F); 28.5 hours (weekend)
• 28 APP hours (M–F); 27 hours (weekend)
• 8.5–9.5 hour shifts
• Mix of early, mid, evening, and overnight coverage

Site B – Community Hospital (Rural Alabama)

Qualifications:

• ABEM/BEEM OR ABFM/ABIM with Emergency Medicine experience
• ACLS and ATLS required

Facility Overview:

• ~24,000 annual visits
• ~2.2 patients per hour
• 11 ED beds
• 40 hospital beds
• No trauma designation
• Cerner EMR
• Admitting orders required
• Limited APP coverage (0–8 hours daily)

Shift Structure:

• 12-hour shifts (6a–6p; 6p–6a)

Site C – Community Hospital (Suburban Alabama)

Qualifications:

• ABEM/BEEM OR ABFM/ABIM with Emergency Medicine experience
• ACLS, ATLS, and EMS certifications required
• PALS preferred

Facility Overview:

• ~24,000 annual visits
• ~2.7 patients per hour (includes shared APC visits)
• 12 ED beds
• Level III Trauma designation
• Cerner EMR
• 12 hours daily APP coverage
• Admitting orders via diagnosis-based order sets

Shift Structure:

• 12-hour shifts (6a–6p; 6p–6a)

Additional Details:

• Community-based system with varied acuity across sites
• Competitive compensation structure
• Travel support available