Emergency Medicine Physician (EM Physician)
Location: Huntsville, AL
Job Type: Locum
Company: Palm Careers
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Emergency Medicine Physician (EM Physician)
We are seeking a skilled and board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician (EM Physician) to join our team and provide exceptional care on a contract basis. This opportunity involves 12-hour overnight shifts at a reputable 150-bed Level III Trauma Center in Alabama. As an Emergency Medicine Physician, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population in a fast-paced environment. This position is essential in maintaining the hospital's ability to provide acute stabilization and emergency services, especially for trauma cases, until transfer to a tertiary care center is possible.
The Emergency Medicine Physician (EM Physician) will work as part of a collaborative emergency department team, ensuring that all patients receive timely, evidence-based care. The facility experiences a significant annual patient volume, making this position ideal for experienced clinicians who thrive in dynamic and challenging clinical settings. In addition to direct patient care, the Emergency Medicine Physician (EM Physician) will collaborate closely with nursing staff, advanced practitioners, and specialists to coordinate treatment, stabilize acute trauma cases, and contribute to the ongoing quality improvement initiatives of the department.
This contract role offers the flexibility of scheduled 12-hour shifts and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community. The hospital is committed to supporting its medical staff with the necessary resources, including travel and lodging arrangements for locum providers. This ensures that the Emergency Medicine Physician (EM Physician) can focus on delivering excellent patient care while benefiting from a supportive work environment. With a commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and teamwork, the facility values providers who are adaptable, detail-oriented, and dedicated to the highest standards of practice.
Alabama is known for its friendly communities and vibrant culture, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking a rewarding experience. The Emergency Medicine Physician (EM Physician) will contribute to the hospital's mission of providing accessible and high-quality emergency care for all residents and visitors. If you are interested in a dynamic role that offers professional growth, competitive compensation, and the satisfaction of working in a respected trauma center, we encourage you to apply today by clicking the job application button.
Emergency Medicine Physician (EM Physician) - Summary- Contract-based Emergency Medicine Physician role at a 150-bed Level III Trauma Center
- 12-hour overnight shifts with ongoing coverage needed until permanent placement
- Immediate start, with contract extending through 2026
- Opportunity to work with a high-acuity patient population in a fast-paced environment
- Provide direct patient care in the emergency department, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries
- Stabilize and initiate transfer of trauma patients to tertiary care facilities as needed
- Work collaboratively with nursing staff, advanced practitioners, and consulting specialists
- Document patient encounters thoroughly and accurately in the electronic medical record
- Participate in departmental meetings and quality improvement initiatives
- Respond promptly to emergency situations and practice evidence-based medicine
- Maintain a high standard of professionalism and ethical conduct at all times
- Competitive locum tenens compensation structure
- Travel and lodging arrangements provided for contracted shifts
- Supportive administrative environment for clinicians
- Opportunities for extended contract or permanent placement
- Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active and unrestricted medical license
- Current certifications in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Experience working in high-volume emergency departments preferred
- Strong communication, decision-making, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work 12-hour overnight shifts on a contract basis
- Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician (EM Physician) with a demonstrated ability to provide care in busy emergency departments
- Adaptable and comfortable managing a broad spectrum of acute conditions
- Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous professional improvement
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to perform effectively under pressure
- Willingness to work as part of a cohesive clinical team
- Annual emergency department patient volume: approximately 37,000–40,000 visits
- Facility is designated as a Level III Trauma Center
- Acute trauma cases are stabilized and transferred per protocol
- Position is contract-based with ongoing need until permanent placement
- Applicants encouraged to apply directly by clicking the job application button
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.