A full-time weekend Critical Care physician opportunity is available at Baptist Health – Brookwood Hospital in Homewood, Alabama, a suburb immediately adjacent to Birmingham. This 595-licensed-bed acute care facility carries a strong regional reputation built over five decades, with a comprehensive ICU program supported by Level III NICU capability, accredited stroke care, and a broad surgical and cardiovascular service line. The weekend schedule structure is purpose-built for physicians who want predictable, concentrated blocks with genuine work/life separation during the week.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation package — specific figures available upon inquiry
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Flexible scheduling designed to support work/life balance
- CME and clinician wellness resources through a national physician-led organization
- Leadership development and career growth pathways
- Practice backed by a national Patient Safety Organization infrastructure
Practice Highlights
- Weekend ICU coverage role — concentrated scheduling with weekday time off
- 595 licensed beds on a large campus-based acute care facility established in 1973
- Comprehensive critical care environment supported by cardiovascular medicine, orthopedics, general surgery, and women's health service lines
- Level III NICU on site, reflecting the facility's commitment to high-acuity neonatal and maternal care
- Accredited bariatric surgery program and recognized stroke care center — both driving complex, high-acuity ICU volume
- Emergency care department feeding direct ICU admissions from a high-volume Greater Birmingham catchment area
- Rehabilitation services on campus supporting post-ICU step-down and recovery pathways
- Part of the Baptist Health hospital system, providing coordinated multi-site clinical support and resources
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Critical Care Medicine (via Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, Surgery, or Emergency Medicine pathway)
- Completion of an accredited Critical Care Medicine fellowship
- Active Alabama medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Clinical comfort managing the full spectrum of medical and surgical ICU acuity, including post-operative cardiovascular and complex surgical patients
About the Community
Homewood is a well-established residential suburb directly bordering Birmingham — close enough to access the city's robust cultural, dining, and professional amenities, yet offering its own walkable neighborhoods, highly regarded public schools, and a strong sense of community. Birmingham itself is one of the South's most dynamic mid-sized metros, with a low cost of living relative to comparable markets, a growing culinary and arts scene, and easy access to outdoor recreation across the Appalachian foothills, Alabama's lake country, and Gulf Coast beaches within a few hours' drive.