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FLOAT TEAM (SEG) - EM - FLOAT PHYSICIAN

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Job Description

Join a premier emergency medicine float team serving Baptist Health hospitals throughout the Birmingham, Alabama market! We are seeking board-certified or board-eligible EM physicians who thrive in dynamic clinical environments and enjoy the flexibility and variety of practicing across multiple facilities.

Position Highlights

  • Industry-leading compensation
  • Generous sign-on bonus
  • 1099 independent contractor status to maximize your earning potential, flexibility, and autonomy in your practice
  • Float team structure: practice across Baptist Health emergency departments in the Birmingham region
  • Variety of clinical settings and patient populations
  • Consistent scheduling opportunities
  • Professional support
  • Established emergency medicine teams
  • Advanced practice clinician support
  • Streamlined credentialing process

About the Role

As a float team emergency medicine physician, you will provide high-quality emergency care while supporting staffing needs across multiple Baptist Health locations. This role is ideal for physicians seeking premium compensation, scheduling flexibility, and the opportunity to make an impact across a regional healthcare system.

Qualifications

  • Board-certified or board-eligible in EM
  • Active Alabama medical license (or ability to obtain)
  • DEA certification
  • Strong clinical and communication skills
  • Commitment to patient-centered emergency care

Why Birmingham?

Birmingham offers an outstanding quality of life with a low cost of living, vibrant dining and entertainment scene, excellent schools, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Whether you're relocating or looking for a flexible regional opportunity, Birmingham provides the perfect balance of professional growth and personal lifestyle.

Interested in learning more? Apply today!

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Alabama's largest city

City Description

With a population of more than one million people, Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama situated in the center of the state near the Talladega National Forest and Tuscaloosa, home of the University of Alabama.

Visit the Birmingham Museum of Art, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum or one of the city's notable Civil Rights landmarks and museums. Another attraction of note is the city's growing culinary scene; pair fantastic eats with a brewery tour to explore the region's many local brewing companies.

Add to all these perks an affordable coast of living and easy access to exciting destinations like Atlanta, the Gulf Coast, Chattanooga and more!

Job Benefits

  • Full-time independent contractor status
  • An elite guaranteed hourly compensation
  • Guaranteed full-time hours
  • Paid professional liability insurance
  • Gain experience in a variety of practice settings and locations
  • Membership in TeamHealth's leading Patient Safety Organization
  • Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program
  • Support of national network of emergency medicine experts

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients across various Baptist Health emergency departments. Support regional staffing needs while maintaining consistent clinical standards in a dynamic float team environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Clinical carePatient-centered careEmergency department operations

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 86% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 9 employers

8
<$340k
18
$350k
3
$390k-440k
5
$440k-490k
2
$490k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
29%
Relocation assistance
15%
Sign-on bonus
12% this job
Loan repayment
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.8
Better work-life than 70% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 979 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Birmingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$112k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Industry-leading compensation
Generous sign-on bonus
1099 independent contractor status
Paid professional liability insurance
Access to clinician wellness program
Support of national network of emergency medicine experts