Emergency and Trauma Physician - Andalusia, Alabama

Job Description
Join a dynamic emergency department at a community hospital, delivering acute care to an adult patient population in a fast-paced, Level III trauma setting. You’ll work alongside 24-hour anesthesia, general surgery, orthopedics, radiology and laboratory services, providing critical interventions for up to 25 patients per shift. The position offers a flexible day-shift schedule with the possibility of housing and travel assistance for non-local candidates.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital (Emergency Department)
• Start Date: 10/22/2026
• Schedule: Days (typical 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Andalusia, AL
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform rapid assessment, stabilization, and management of emergent medical and traumatic conditions.
• Lead trauma resuscitations in accordance with ATLS protocols.
• Initiate and oversee emergency procedures (e.g., airway management, central lines, chest tubes).
• Coordinate patient care with on-call general surgery, orthopedic surgery, anesthesia, radiology, and laboratory teams.
• Document encounters accurately in the EMR and ensure compliance with hospital policies.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement and educational activities.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency.
• Current ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Emergency Medicine (board certification not required).
• Fellowship training (1 year) is acceptable but not mandatory.
• Ability to obtain credentialing within 2 days.
• Experience working in a Level III trauma center is preferred.

Working Hours

• Day shift covering the standard 8-hour schedule.
• Average of 25 patient encounters per shift.
• Ongoing assignment with no predetermined end date.

Skills

• Proficient in emergency and trauma patient evaluation and management.
• Strong decision-making and critical-thinking abilities under pressure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with multidisciplinary services.
• Competence with EMR documentation and hospital workflows.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a high-volume, variable case mix.