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.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive hourly clinical compensation
- Assistant Medical Director monthly stipend in addition to clinical earnings
- Independent contractor (1099) engagement
- Professional liability insurance provided
Practice Highlights
- Dual role: active clinical practice combined with Assistant Medical Director responsibilities
- Work directly alongside the facility Medical Director to support day-to-day clinical operations
- Lead and contribute to quality improvement initiatives at the departmental level
- Mentor and develop emergency medicine physicians and advanced practice clinicians within the group
- Serve as a liaison between the clinical team and hospital leadership on departmental growth and performance metrics
- Physician engagement and team culture development are core components of the AMD scope
Qualifications
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Active Alabama medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Demonstrated clinical leadership experience or strong interest in transitioning into an ED medical director track
- Comfort mentoring APPs and physicians in a community emergency department environment
About the Community
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.