Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Opportunity – Alabama
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians for ongoing locum coverage in Alabama beginning January 2027. The primary need is for night-shift coverage, with two physician FTEs currently requested.
Assignment Details
- Expected Start: January 2027
- 2 physician FTEs needed
- Primary need: Night coverage
- Ongoing coverage
Schedule
- 12-hour physician shifts
- Day: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Night: 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
- Current openings focused on nights
- No call
Practice Setting
- Emergency Department
- Approximately 25,000 ED visits annually
- Approximately 10% EMS arrivals
- Approximately 7% admission rate
- Approximately 3% transfer rate
- Epic EMR
Coverage & Support
- 24-hour physician coverage
- 24-hour NP/PA coverage
- Cardiology available
- OB/GYN available
- Surgery support available
Requirements
- MD or DO
- Active, unrestricted Alabama medical license
- DEA and CDS with Alabama address
- DEA authority for Schedules II, IIN, III, IIIN, IV and V
- Emergency Medicine Board Certification preferred
- Board Certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physicians may also be considered
- Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department experience
- ACLS, PALS and ATLS required
Credentialing
- Approximately 90 days
Ideal Candidate
An experienced Emergency Medicine physician with an active Alabama license who is available for consistent 6 PM–6 AM night coverage. EM Board Certification is preferred, although qualified IM or FM physicians with at least one year of Emergency Department experience may be considered.