A full-time Critical Care physician opportunity is available at Baptist Health – Brookwood Hospital in Homewood, Alabama, a suburb immediately adjacent to Birmingham. This 595-licensed-bed, full-service acute care hospital operates a Level III NICU, accredited bariatric surgery services, a recognized stroke program, and a comprehensive range of surgical and cardiovascular services — providing an intensivist with broad, high-acuity case exposure across a well-resourced regional referral center. The position offers competitive compensation, sign-on and relocation incentives, and the clinical backing of a large, physician-led national practice.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation package (details provided 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 professional development resources through an established national physician organization
- Access to clinician wellness and peer referral programs
- Leadership development and career growth pathways within a large, stable practice infrastructure
- Affiliation with a national Patient Safety Organization providing clinical practice support and risk resources
Practice Highlights
- 595 licensed beds across a large campus-based acute care facility serving the Greater Birmingham metropolitan area
- Full-service critical care environment supported by on-site cardiovascular medicine, orthopedics, general and specialty surgery, women's health, and rehabilitation services
- Level III NICU on campus, reflecting the depth of neonatal and maternal-fetal acuity in the system
- Accredited bariatric surgery program and recognized stroke care designation — both generating complex post-operative and neurological ICU volume
- Emergency care services integrated within the hospital system, providing a direct pipeline of acute admissions to the ICU
- Part of the Baptist Health hospital system, offering coordinated multi-specialty consultation and institutional stability
- Practice supported by one of the largest physician-led critical care and hospital medicine organizations in the United States
- Established in 1973 — a mature, community-trusted institution with deep regional referral relationships across Homewood and surrounding Jefferson County communities
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Critical Care Medicine (through ABIM, ABA, ABEM, or ABNM pathways)
- Completion of an accredited fellowship in Critical Care Medicine or a qualifying subspecialty training pathway
- 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, neurological, and complex medical patients
About the Community
Homewood is a well-established residential suburb directly bordering Birmingham — offering the amenities and cultural life of a major Southern city alongside a quieter, neighborhood-scale community with highly regarded public schools and a walkable downtown district. Birmingham itself is one of the most affordable major metros in the Southeast, with a growing culinary and arts scene, proximity to the Appalachian foothills, and easy access to outdoor recreation including hiking, lake activities, and golf. The region's low cost of living, strong sense of community, and four-season climate make it a compelling destination for physicians relocating with families or seeking long-term roots.