BROOKWOOD BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER FSED - EM - MEDICAL DIRECTOR
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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
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).
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