Emergency Medicine Physician $400k and sing on bonus

Emergency Medicine Physician $400k and sing on bonus

Bessemer, AlabamaPosted 2mo agoattending physician
~$365,000SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage

Reported by 7 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Emergency MedicineFull-timeStable and predictable scheduling structure

Overview

Location
Bessemer, Alabama
Schedule
Stable and predictable scheduling structure
SalaryDr Signal range
$360k – $508k

7 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Hospital-based Emergency Department · Hospital

Role summary

This is a hospital-based Emergency Medicine physician position in Birmingham, Alabama offering a $400k salary plus signing bonus, with stable scheduling and a team-oriented coverage model in an established emergency department.

What the posting highlights

  • Team-oriented, physician-led coverage model
  • Care setting: Hospital-based Emergency Department

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$360k–$508k · $365k median
$342kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$525k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$360k – $508k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
7 recent physician reports · state cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Signing bonus
$400,000
Physician-reported total comp$360k–$508k · $365k median
$342kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$525k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 7 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Practice Setting Hospital

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital-based Emergency Department
Facility type
Hospital
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Alabama
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Hospital-based Emergency Department

SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.

Questions to ask the employer

  • Is the $400,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Stable and predictable scheduling structure
Inpatient / outpatient
Hospital-based Emergency Department
Coverage model
Team-oriented, physician-led coverage model

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
2 mo ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

Job DescriptionJob Description
Emergency Medicine Physician - Birmingham, Alabama

HealthYes is supporting a hospital-based Emergency Medicine opportunity located in the Birmingham, Alabama area. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a well-established emergency department with strong clinical support, stable coverage, and a collaborative care environment. The position is ideal for an Emergency Medicine physician seeking consistent scheduling, clinical autonomy, and long-term stability.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide high-quality, patient-centered emergency care in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include rapid assessment, diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment of acute and emergent conditions across all age groups. The physician will work collaboratively with nursing staff, advanced practice providers, specialists, and hospital leadership to ensure safe and efficient patient flow.

This is a clinically focused role supported by experienced ED teams and hospital resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a wide range of emergency medical conditions
  • Provide timely assessment and stabilization of critically ill and injured patients
  • Perform emergency procedures consistent with training and scope of practice
  • Collaborate with consulting services and inpatient teams for admissions and transfers
  • Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
  • Adhere to hospital protocols, quality standards, and patient safety initiatives

SCHEDULE & PRACTICE SETTING
  • Hospital-based Emergency Department
  • Team-oriented, physician-led coverage model
  • Stable and predictable scheduling structure
  • Support from nursing staff, APPs, and specialty services

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Strong benefits, including medical coverage, malpractice coverage, paid time off, and retirement options
  • Additional benefits may be available depending on employment structure

REQUIREMENTS
  • MD or DO
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
  • Active Alabama medical license (or ability to obtain)
  • DEA registration (or eligibility)
  • Strong clinical judgment and team-based approach to care

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

Birmingham offers a growing healthcare hub, a lower cost of living, and access to cultural attractions, dining, and outdoor recreation. The area provides a strong balance between professional opportunity and quality of life.

Emergency Medicine physicians interested in this opportunity are encouraged to contact HealthYes for additional details and next steps.