Freestanding EM Physician - Nocturnist - $325/hr - Gulf Shores, AL
Job at a glance
Job description
Integrative Emergency Services (IES) is seeking an Emergency Medicine Nocturnist Physician to join our team at the Baldwin Health Freestanding Emergency Department in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
This is a unique opportunity to practice Emergency Medicine in a lower-acuity freestanding ED setting just minutes from Alabama's beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, while earning competitive 1099 compensation and working with a physician-led Emergency Medicine group.
The Opportunity
The Baldwin Health Freestanding Emergency Department is a 9-bed, 24/7 emergency facility serving Gulf Shores and the surrounding coastal communities. The facility provides emergency care for both local residents and the area's significant seasonal visitor population.
About Baldwin Health
Baldwin Health is a 142-bed acute care hospital and healthcare network serving greater coastal Alabama, offering inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic and surgical services. Its medical staff represents more than 32 specialties, and the system employs more than 1,500 people.
The Gulf Shores Freestanding Emergency Department extends Baldwin Health's emergency services farther south into the rapidly growing Gulf Coast community. The facility is open 24/7 and provides advanced emergency diagnostic capabilities, including laboratory services and on-site imaging.
About Integrative Emergency Services (IES)
Integrative Emergency Services (IES) is an independent, physician-led Emergency Medicine group focused on building strong partnerships between physicians, hospitals and the communities they serve.
IES offers physicians the opportunity to practice within a collaborative organization that understands Emergency Medicine from the physician perspective. Our model emphasizes strong clinical leadership, physician engagement and long-term hospital partnerships.
Live & Work in Gulf Shores
Why commute to the beach for vacation when you can live and practice there?
Gulf Shores sits along Alabama's Gulf Coast and is known for its sugar-white sand beaches, turquoise Gulf waters and relaxed coastal lifestyle. The Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan area offers approximately 32 miles of shoreline, along with boating, fishing, golf, waterfront dining, outdoor recreation and family-friendly attractions.
The area combines the lifestyle of a beach destination with a growing year-round community — making this an especially attractive opportunity for physicians interested in coastal living or a schedule that allows them to enjoy the Gulf between shifts.
Job Responsibilities
Approximately 80 patients per day
9 ED beds
Approximately 5–7% admission rate
Lower-acuity environment compared with the Baldwin Health main hospital ED in Foley
Overnight coverage offers a more independent/solo-practice environment
Physicians should be comfortable managing emergent airways
On-site CT, ultrasound and X-ray
MedHost EMR
Cleo Health AI scribe provided at no cost to physicians working 4+ shifts per month
Qualifications
-ABEM or AOBEM Board Certified/Board Eligible, OR
-ABFM Board Certified with a minimum of 2,500 Emergency Department hours within the most recent 5 years
-Comfortable independently managing emergent airways, particularly in the overnight freestanding ED environment
Working Hours
APP Coverage: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Will consider Full-time, Part-time, or PRN