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BROOKWOOD BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER FSED - EM - MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Emergency Medicine Top 25% in Emergency MedicineContract

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Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Grow your career with TeamHealth. We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and

collaborative medical director to join our high-performing emergency medicine

team in Birmingham, Alabama. Join us at the Brookwood Freestanding Emergency

Department, associated with one of Birmingham's leading hospitals, Baptist

Health Brookwood.

As medical director, you will oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the

FSED, provide medical leadership, improve patient care quality, and help drive

performance metrics and departmental goals. As part of the ED leadership team,

you will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, staff and administration

to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of emergency services.

Opportunity Highlights

* Work for TeamHealth, a national leader in emergency medicine

* Flexible scheduling

* EPIC EMR for efficient documentation

Medical Director Responsibilities

* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes

* Lead and mentor team

* Participate in the effective management of the emergency department to ensure

core goals are maintained

* Drive department production and metrics

* Participation in TeamHealth and hospital leadership meetings

Lifestyle and Location

Located in vibrant Birmingham, Alabama, offering...

* Affordable living and family‑friendly neighborhoods

* Thriving food and brewery scene

* Outdoor activities, parks, and proximity to lakes and hiking

* Easy access to Atlanta and Nashville

To learn more, apply today.

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City Caption

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

  • Independent contractor (1099) status
  • Medical director monthly stipend
  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Professional liability insurance provided
  • Mentor and support EM physicians and advanced practice clinicians
  • Collaborate with hospital leadership on departmental growth and performance

Key Responsibilities

The medical director will oversee day-to-day clinical operations at the freestanding emergency department and provide medical leadership to the team. They are responsible for driving performance metrics, improving patient care quality, and collaborating with hospital administration to ensure efficient service delivery.

Requirements

The candidate must be a dedicated and experienced physician with a background in emergency medicine. Strong leadership and collaborative skills are required to mentor staff and manage departmental goals effectively.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

MentoringTeam collaborationEmergency services management

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 84% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 10 employers

5
<$350k
19
$350k-440k
6
$440k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
76%
CME allowance
28%
Relocation assistance
17%
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Emergency Medicine

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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About Team Health

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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Independent Contractor (1099) Status
Medical Director Monthly Stipend
Competitive Hourly Compensation
Professional Liability Insurance Provided