<p>Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, Alabama is recruiting a Critical Care physician for a weekend ICU coverage role at its 252-licensed-bed, full-service acute care facility serving Shelby County and the surrounding region. The hospital operates a broad clinical platform — including cardiovascular services, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, women's health, and robotic-assisted surgery — giving the intensivist meaningful subspecialty support and a diverse inpatient acuity mix. Weekend scheduling provides a structured, predictable commitment that pairs well with a primary weekday practice or a lifestyle-focused arrangement. This is an opportunity to practice within a recognized, not-for-profit system known for quality outcomes in stroke and cardiac care.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package structured for weekend coverage</li> <li>Sign-on and relocation incentives available</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>CME and clinician wellness resources through a national physician-led organization</li> <li>Clinician referral program access</li> <li>Leadership development and career growth pathways within a large, established practice network</li> <li>Practice backed by a national Patient Safety Organization infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Weekend ICU physician coverage at a 252-licensed-bed acute care hospital</li> <li>Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance and complement existing practice commitments</li> <li>Full-service facility with inpatient and outpatient services spanning routine through advanced specialty care</li> <li>Subspecialty support across cardiovascular services, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, and women's health</li> <li>Comprehensive surgical services including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures</li> <li>Emergency medicine department on campus providing acute intake and stabilization</li> <li>Hospital recognized for quality outcomes in stroke and heart care</li> <li>Part of the not-for-profit Baptist Health system with a patient-centered, community-focused mission</li> <li>Regional referral catchment covering Shelby County and surrounding communities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Critical Care Medicine (via Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, Surgery, or Emergency Medicine pathway)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Critical Care Medicine fellowship</li> <li>Active Alabama medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of medical and surgical ICU acuity in a community acute care setting</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Alabaster is a growing suburb of Birmingham situated in Shelby County — consistently ranked among Alabama's most livable counties for its strong public schools, low crime rates, and family-friendly neighborhoods. Residents enjoy easy access to Birmingham's cultural amenities, professional sports, and major airport while benefiting from a significantly lower cost of living than most comparable metro areas. The surrounding region offers outdoor recreation along the Cahaba River, proximity to Oak Mountain State Park, and a genuine small-city quality of life that draws physicians looking to put down roots.</p>