St. Vincent's Health System in Birmingham, Alabama is recruiting a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician to serve as Medical Director of its emergency department. This 362-bed faith-based acute care facility — a member of Ascension Health, the nation's largest Catholic and largest nonprofit health system — has anchored Birmingham's healthcare landscape for more than 118 years. The Medical Director role offers a rare combination of clinical practice, operational leadership, and access to a robust national physician network, all within a hospital recognized as Alabama's leader in robotic surgery and supported by deep subspecialty infrastructure.
Perks and Benefits
- Excellent compensation package (specific figures available upon inquiry)
- Paid professional liability insurance included
- CME access and educational resources through a dedicated physician institute
- Formal leadership development programming: Leadership Education and Development (LEAD), Coach Development Academy, and the National Medical Leadership Conference (NMLC)
- Diversity and inclusion program participation
- Clinician wellness program access
- Mentorship and peer support through a national network of emergency medicine physicians
- Career growth and advancement pathways within a large, stable national physician organization
Practice Highlights
- Medical Director role combining clinical emergency medicine practice with departmental leadership and operational oversight
- 362-bed acute care facility with a full range of inpatient and outpatient services
- Alabama's recognized leader in robotic surgery — advanced surgical technology on campus
- State-of-the-art cancer center, neuro spine center, and orthopedics center providing strong subspecialty backup for complex ED presentations
- Women's and children's services and dedicated cardiac care program on site
- Outstanding subspecialty support across multiple service lines, enabling comprehensive consultation from the ED
- Member of Ascension Health — the nation's largest Catholic and largest nonprofit health system — providing institutional stability and system-level resources
- Faith-based mission focused on sustaining and improving the health of individuals and the broader community
- Access to professional development tools and leadership programs designed specifically for physician leaders in emergency medicine
Qualifications
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine required for Medical Director designation
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Alabama medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Demonstrated or developing leadership experience in an emergency department setting
- Clinical comfort with the full acuity spectrum of a large, subspecialty-supported urban acute care ED
About the Community
Birmingham is Alabama's largest city and a dynamic mid-sized metropolitan area with a nationally recognized medical corridor, a growing culinary and arts scene, and a cost of living well below comparable urban markets. The region offers easy access to outdoor recreation across the Appalachian foothills, including hiking, lake activities, and state parks within an hour's drive, while the city itself provides strong public and private school options, major university affiliations, and a welcoming professional community. For physicians seeking the resources of a major academic medical hub without the cost or pace of a coastal city, Birmingham is a compelling destination.