No salary listed — similar Primary Care roles pay ~$274k (median of 190 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,162 active roles in this specialty
Primary Care Physician (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine) (MD/DO)- Alabama
About the Role
Outpatient primary care for adults and/or pediatrics. Focus on prevention and chronic disease management. Alabama.
Join Commonwealth Medical Services as a Primary Care Physician – Outpatient, Alabama in Alabama.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care services, including preventive care, wellness visits, and routine physical examinations.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based medicine.
- Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests, including laboratory and imaging studies.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
- Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency program.
- Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
- Active, unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain licensure).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Commonwealth Medical Services in Alabama.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
In Alabama, Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$310k across 20 listings, vs ~$273k nationally (2,779 listings).
Alabama's cost-of-living index is 88.0 (US average = 100) — Alabama ranks #3 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine) (MD/DO)- Alabama at Commonwealth Medical Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,162 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Primary Care roles.
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