A full-time or flexible Emergency Medicine physician opportunity is available in Muscle Shoals, Alabama — a growing community in the Tennessee Valley region of northwest Alabama. This position offers 24-hour shift coverage with dedicated call room access, competitive hourly compensation, and a straightforward scheduling model that accommodates both local and traveling physicians.
Perks and Benefits
- Excellent hourly pay with a competitive rate reflective of the regional market
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate a range of availability and lifestyle preferences
- Hotel and travel coverage available for physicians based outside the immediate area, depending on distance
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Access to thousands of hours of free continuing medical education (CME)
- 24-hour shifts with a dedicated on-site call room provided
Practice Highlights
- 24-hour shift structure with call room on premises — no need to leave the facility between cases
- Flexible scheduling model that supports both full-time commitment and supplemental coverage arrangements
- Travel and lodging support available for out-of-area physicians, making this accessible as a primary or secondary position
- Emergency Medicine practice in a community hospital setting serving the Muscle Shoals and broader Colbert County region
- Robust CME access integrated into the employment arrangement — thousands of hours available at no cost to the physician
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Alabama medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Alabama
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum typical of a community emergency department
About the Community
Muscle Shoals sits along the Tennessee River in northwest Alabama, part of a four-city metro area — Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, and Muscle Shoals — collectively known as the Shoals. The region offers a low cost of living, strong public and private school options, and easy access to outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, and hiking along the Tennessee River and nearby Wheeler Lake. Nashville is roughly two hours to the north, and Birmingham is about two hours to the southeast, giving residents convenient access to major metropolitan amenities while enjoying a relaxed, community-oriented pace of life.