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Emergency Medicine Physician

cottonwood, alabama • Posted 2 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time Healthcare & Medical
Emergency Medicine Physician Nocturnist

Level II Trauma Center Block Time Off High-Acuity Practice

If you enjoy nights, thrive in high-acuity environments, and want a schedule that actually gives you meaningful time off, this Nocturnist Emergency Medicine opportunity delivers.

A busy, hospital-employed Emergency Medicine program is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Nocturnist to join a collegial, residency-trained physician team at a regional Level II Trauma Center. The department is growing and undergoing a major expansion creating an exciting time to join a stable, well-supported group.

The Emergency Department
  • Level II Trauma Center serving a large regional population

  • Annual volume of 60,000+ visits ( patients per day)

  • Dedicated trauma and resuscitation rooms

  • Independent fast-track staffed by APPs

  • Zone-based care model with physicians, APPs, and RNs working together

Schedule & Work-Life Balance
  • Nocturnist position

  • Average of 14 shifts per month

  • Mix of 9- and 10-hour shifts

  • Equitable scheduling model

  • Seven consecutive days off every month

Practice Highlights
  • All ED physicians are residency-trained and board-certified

  • High-acuity, clinically engaging case mix

  • Strong APP support and team-based workflow

  • Opportunity to teach residents and medical students

  • Designed to balance efficiency, quality care, and physician sustainability

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive compensation with productivity bonus

  • $100,000 sign-on bonus

  • Student loan repayment options

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage

  • PSLF-eligible employer

  • Paid interview expenses

Clinical Support Environment

You ll practice in a modern medical center with strong specialty backup and hospitalist support for admissions and consults. The facility offers advanced imaging, robust ICU coverage, in-house anesthesia services, and a well-established multidisciplinary care model allowing ED physicians to focus on emergency medicine.

Who We re Looking For
  • MD or DO

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine

  • Eligible for medical licensure

  • Comfortable with high-acuity, trauma-level care

  • Team-oriented and patient-focused

  • Not open to new graduates

Life Outside the ED

Located in a growing Southern community , this area offers:

  • Affordable housing and low cost of living

  • Mild winters and warm weather year-round

  • Easy access to Gulf Coast beaches (under two hours away)

  • Outdoor recreation, golf, trails, and water activities

  • Regional airport with convenient travel options

  • A welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere

The Takeaway

This is a high-quality nocturnist role with block time off, strong clinical support, and a growing Emergency Department ideal for physicians who enjoy nights and want both professional challenge and lifestyle balance.

Emergency Medicine Physician in cottonwood at Unknown Company

This position is listed as full time and onsite.

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