Emergency medicine physician
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Job Description
Join our PRN team in Eastern Alabama with this low volume emergency medicine opportunity. Clay County is a small Free Standing ER serving the town and community of Ashland, Alabama. The position is ideally suited for a family physician with emergency experience. There is opportunity for both weekday and weekend 24-hour shifts.
Job Details
- Daily ER volume is about 15 patients per day.
- 24 - hour shifts with flexible scheduling
- Quality nursing staff
- Lab and Radiology services 24/7
- Participates in Alabama Trauma Network
- EMR is CPSI
Ashland, Alabama has quaint, small-town charm appeal in large quantities. Downtown includes several restaurants, an arts center and a bookstore. Other key features include:
Located near Lake Harris and the Talladega National Forest.
Abundant Outdoor Hiking and Trails
Farm and land ownership opportunities are plentiful.
Birmingham and Atlanta are both a short drive away.
Requirements
- EM experience required.
- Active Alabama Physician license
- Current ACLS, ATLS and PALS certifications
Benefits
- Compensation
- Independent Contractor status (1099) status
- Our providers work as independent contractors for added tax benefits and the ability to moonlight.
- Malpractice Insurance paid (A+ rated)
- Flexible scheduling
Key Responsibilities
Provide emergency medical care to a low-volume patient population in a free-standing ER. Participate in the Alabama Trauma Network and manage 24-hour shifts.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 45 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 87% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
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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