<p>A community emergency department in Jasper, Alabama is recruiting a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician to step into a dual clinical-leadership role as Assistant Medical Director. This position pairs active bedside practice with meaningful administrative responsibility — supporting quality initiatives, mentoring clinicians, and partnering with hospital leadership on departmental performance. The AMD stipend adds a direct financial premium on top of competitive hourly clinical compensation, making this an attractive entry point for a physician ready to grow into ED leadership without leaving the floor.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive hourly clinical compensation</li> <li>Assistant Medical Director monthly stipend in addition to clinical earnings</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement</li> <li>Professional liability insurance provided</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Dual role: active clinical practice combined with Assistant Medical Director responsibilities</li> <li>Work directly alongside the facility Medical Director to support day-to-day clinical operations</li> <li>Lead and contribute to quality improvement initiatives at the departmental level</li> <li>Mentor and develop emergency medicine physicians and advanced practice clinicians within the group</li> <li>Serve as a liaison between the clinical team and hospital leadership on departmental growth and performance metrics</li> <li>Physician engagement and team culture development are core components of the AMD scope</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Active Alabama medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Demonstrated clinical leadership experience or strong interest in transitioning into an ED medical director track</li> <li>Comfort mentoring APPs and physicians in a community emergency department environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Jasper is the county seat of Walker County in north-central Alabama, situated roughly 35 miles northwest of Birmingham — close enough to access a major metro's amenities, airports, and subspecialty resources while enjoying a lower cost of living and a genuine small-city pace. The region offers outdoor recreation along the Black Warrior River corridor, a tight-knit community atmosphere, and affordable housing that stretches a physician's income considerably further than comparable urban markets in the Southeast.</p>