Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Physician AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$120k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will work with the collaborating physician in an active inpatient practice to deliver health care services to our patients. The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner shall consult with the collaborating physician by telecommunication or in person as needed. In the absence of the designated collaborating physician, another physician shall be available for consultation.

Location: Birmingham, AL (providing local hospital support)

Schedule: Full-Time (Monday-Friday) + One Weekend/Month

Specific Duties

1. Will work with the collaborating physician in an active inpatient and outpatient practice to deliver health care services to our patients.

2. Diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health problems.

3. Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic treatment.

4. Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.

5. Ordering, interpreting and performing laboratory and radiology tests.

6. Prescribing medications, including controlled substances, to the extent delegated.

7. Performing other therapeutic or corrective measures as indicated.

  • Graduation from an accredited school
  • Current AL PA license or AL NP license
  • Two years’ experience, preferably in an infectious disease field.

Proof of current vaccinations, including recommended boosters, commonly required for those working with immunocompromised patients, including measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis A & B, influenza, and COVID-19.

Requests for accommodations/exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, consistent with applicable laws.

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
  • $110,000-$120,000 ($85K base salary + monthly incentive)

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with physicians to diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic health conditions in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Responsibilities include prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and performing therapeutic measures.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited school and hold a current Alabama PA or NP license. A minimum of two years of experience, preferably in an infectious disease field, is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient careLaboratory test interpretationRadiology test interpretationInpatient careOutpatient careInfectious disease managementClinical documentationCollaborationControlled substances prescribing

Infectious Disease — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 48 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 67% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 15 employers

Sign-on bonus
71%
401k / retirement match
71% this job
CME allowance
67%
Relocation assistance
17%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Physician Assistant roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,545 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Birmingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$112k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Metro Infectious Disease Consultants

Medical Practices
Burr Ridge, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance