A 454-bed, not-for-profit regional medical center in Montgomery, Alabama is seeking an Emergency Medicine physician to join its established ED team. Baptist Medical Center South has anchored this community since 1963 and is recognized across the region for its cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurology, and surgical programs — giving emergency physicians immediate access to robust subspecialty backup. The facility's integrated chest pain diagnosis and treatment center sits within the emergency department itself, reflecting the level of investment and acuity this role carries. Montgomery offers a mid-sized Southern city lifestyle with a cost of living well below the national average.
Perks and Benefits
- Outstanding compensation package — independent contractor (1099) engagement model
- Paid professional liability insurance included
- Excellent work/life balance with scheduling designed to support physician wellbeing
- Access to professional development tools and continuing education resources
- Complimentary lunch in the physician's lounge
Practice Highlights
- 454-bed, not-for-profit acute care medical center with deep community roots dating to 1963
- Dedicated chest pain diagnosis and treatment center housed within the emergency department
- Immediate subspecialty backup in cardiovascular medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and surgery
- Regional neonatal intensive care unit on campus, supporting high-acuity obstetric and neonatal emergencies
- Accredited sleep disorders center and behavioral health treatment facility expand the breadth of on-site services
- Family-centered maternity center with labor and delivery services on campus
- Recognized regional referral destination across central Alabama for multiple service lines
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 prior to start
- Clinical comfort with the full spectrum of community and regional referral ED acuity, including chest pain and high-acuity presentations
About the Community
Montgomery is Alabama's state capital — a mid-sized city of approximately 200,000 that blends Southern hospitality with a rich cultural and historical identity, including a vibrant arts scene, diverse dining, and nationally recognized civil rights landmarks. The cost of living is well below the national average, and the region offers strong public and private school options, easy access to outdoor recreation along the Alabama River, and proximity to Birmingham (approximately 90 minutes north) and the Gulf Coast beaches (roughly three hours south). Physicians relocating to central Alabama consistently cite the affordability, community feel, and four-season mild climate as major quality-of-life advantages.