<p>A high-acuity emergency medicine opportunity in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician to step into an Assistant Medical Director role at an established facility. This position blends direct patient care with meaningful clinical leadership — supporting quality initiatives, physician mentorship, and departmental operations alongside the facility Medical Director. Birmingham is one of the Southeast's premier medical markets, and this role offers a clear pathway for clinicians ready to grow beyond the bedside into operational and administrative influence.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive hourly compensation for clinical shifts</li> <li>Additional monthly stipend for Assistant Medical Director responsibilities</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement structure</li> <li>Professional liability insurance provided</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Dual role: active clinical practice in the emergency department combined with formal leadership responsibilities</li> <li>Work directly alongside the facility Medical Director to oversee clinical operations and departmental performance</li> <li>Lead and support quality improvement initiatives across the emergency department</li> <li>Mentor emergency medicine physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) within the department</li> <li>Serve as a liaison between the physician group and hospital leadership on departmental growth, strategy, and performance metrics</li> <li>Drive physician engagement and foster a collaborative, high-functioning clinical team</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 administrative leadership role</li> <li>Comfort with quality improvement processes, physician performance support, and interdisciplinary collaboration</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Birmingham is Alabama's largest city and a recognized hub for medicine, research, and higher education in the Deep South, anchored by one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. The metro area offers a low cost of living relative to comparable urban markets, a vibrant food and arts scene, strong public and private school options, and easy access to outdoor recreation across the Appalachian foothills, lakes, and state parks within a short drive. Physicians relocating to Birmingham consistently cite the combination of professional opportunity and quality of life as a compelling draw.</p>