St. Vincent's Chilton in Clanton, Alabama is recruiting a full-time Emergency Medicine physician to join the 24-hour emergency department of this full-service, 30-bed community hospital. Opened in 2016, the facility offers a modern, well-equipped practice environment spanning more than 20 clinical specialties — from cardiology and general surgery to gastroenterology and family medicine. The combination of a collaborative team culture, strong work/life balance, and a low-cost-of-living community within easy reach of Birmingham makes this an attractive opportunity for a clinician seeking sustainable, community-based EM practice.
Perks and Benefits
- Paid professional liability insurance included
- Excellent work/life balance with a collaborative practice environment
- CME access through a dedicated educational institute, including professional development tools and educational resources
- Access to a large national network of clinicians for peer support and coverage flexibility
Practice Highlights
- 24-hour emergency department within a 30-bed full-service community hospital
- Hospital opened in 2016 — modern facility with contemporary infrastructure
- Comprehensive on-site diagnostic imaging: X-ray, MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, mammography, bone density testing, and stress testing
- On-site laboratory services supporting rapid ED workup
- Critical care unit on campus, enabling higher-acuity patient management
- Inpatient and outpatient surgical services available, including general surgery
- More than 20 specialty services on campus — cardiology, general surgery, gastroenterology, family medicine, and others — providing robust subspecialty backup for ED physicians
- Additional services include a sleep disorder center and wellness services
- Collaborative, team-oriented practice culture
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Alabama medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity, including critical care stabilization
About the Community
Clanton is the county seat of Chilton County, situated along I-65 in central Alabama — roughly 45 miles south of Birmingham, placing a major metropolitan area within easy commuting distance for shopping, dining, sports, and airport access. The region is known for its peach orchards, outdoor recreation along the Coosa River, and a genuine small-town quality of life with a notably low cost of living. Families benefit from a tight-knit community atmosphere, affordable housing, and access to both rural amenities and urban conveniences.