A faith-based, 362-bed acute care hospital in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician to serve as Medical Director of its emergency department. St. Vincent's Health System has anchored Birmingham's healthcare landscape for more than 118 years and operates as part of Ascension Health, the nation's largest Catholic and largest nonprofit health system. This is a leadership role with direct access to national physician networks, structured development programs, and a full-service tertiary campus that includes Alabama's leading robotic surgery program, a state-of-the-art cancer center, and robust subspecialty support.
Perks and Benefits
- Excellent compensation package (specific figures available upon inquiry)
- Paid professional liability insurance included
- CME access and professional development resources through a dedicated physician institute
- Formal leadership development programs: Leadership Education and Development (LEAD), Coach Development Academy (CDA), and National Medical Leadership Conference (NMLC)
- Diversity and inclusion program participation
- Clinician wellness program access
- Mentorship and collegial support from a national network of emergency medicine physicians
- Career growth and advancement opportunities within a large, stable physician organization
Practice Highlights
- Medical Director role at a 362-bed full-service acute care facility with more than 118 years of continuous community service
- Member of Ascension Health — the nation's largest Catholic and largest nonprofit health system — providing institutional stability and national resources
- Alabama's recognized leader in robotic surgery, with direct ED-to-surgical subspecialty referral pathways
- On-campus state-of-the-art cancer center, neuro spine center, and orthopedics center supporting complex, high-acuity emergency presentations
- Women's and children's services and dedicated cardiac care program rounding out a comprehensive tertiary service line
- Outstanding subspecialty support across multiple disciplines available to the emergency department
- Leadership position with access to national physician leadership conferences and structured career development infrastructure
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 appropriate for a Medical Director role in a high-volume, tertiary emergency department
- Commitment to clinical excellence, team development, and quality improvement initiatives
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, strong public and private school options, and proximity to Gulf Coast beaches within a three-hour drive. Physicians relocating to Birmingham consistently cite the combination of professional opportunity, affordability, and quality of life as a compelling draw.