Emergency Medicine Medical Director in Birmingham, AL
Reported by 8 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Schedule
- Flexible scheduling with 8-9 hour shifts (day, mid-day, nights) · Flexible scheduling with 8-9 hour shifts including day, mid-day, and nights
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $360k – $435k
- Practice
- Hospital-based Emergency Department · Hospital
8 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
St. Vincent's Health System in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a full-time Emergency Medicine Medical Director to work flexible 8-9 hour shifts in a 37-bed emergency department seeing 45,000 patients annually. The position offers a 1099 model compensation with RVU bonus potential, professional liability coverage with tail, CME access, and leadership development resources.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: Approximately 30% admission rate from ED patients
- Patient population: Emergency department serving a full spectrum from minor injuries to critical emergencies in Birmingham, Alabama
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $360k – $435k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 8 recent physician reports · state cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
- Bonus / incentives
- RVU bonus potential
Benefits named in the posting
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Access to free, in-house CME resources through TeamHealth Institute
- Leadership and career advancement opportunities
- Leadership development programs access
- Clinician wellness program
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 8 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
TeamHealth
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Hospital-based Emergency Department
- Facility type
- Hospital
- Beds
- 362
- Patient population
- Emergency department serving a full spectrum from minor injuries to critical emergencies in Birmingham, Alabama
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Flexible scheduling with 8-9 hour shifts (day, mid-day, nights)
- Call burden
- Flexible scheduling with 8-9 hour shifts including day, mid-day, and nights
- Shift type
- 8-9 hour shifts
- Patient volume
- Manageable patient flow of 2.3 patients per hour with a 30% admission rate
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Approximately 30% admission rate from ED patients
- Admin burden
- Administration time and attendance at departmental meetings, new clinician orientation, and quarterly goal progress meetings
- FTE
- 1
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
Make a difference in every moment at St. Vincent's Emergency Department! TeamHealth is seeking a passionate emergency medicine (EM) physician leader to join our team. Medical Director Overview Career advancement Support of regional medical director Administration time Attend departmental meetings New clinician orientation guidelines Quarterly goal progress meetings Elevate your emergency medicine career at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham East! Are you a dedicated emergency medicine (EM) physician looking for the perfect opportunity to thrive in a high-energy, cutting-edge environment? St. Vincent's Birmingham East, a renowned 362-bed hospital in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, is searching for passionate, full-time EM physicians to join our dynamic team. Why St. Vincent's East? Fast-paced, high-acuity experience: our modern 37-bed ED sees 45,000 patients annually, offering exposure to a full spectrum of cases, from minor injuries to critical emergencies Collaborative, expert-led team: work alongside top-tier ABEM-certified physicians, highly skilled nurses, and a supportive multidisciplinary staff committed to exceptional patient care Competitive compensation and incentives: enjoy RVU bonus potential, a 1099 model, and enhanced sign-on and relocation incentives to reward your expertise Professional growth and development: access free, in-house CME resources through TeamHealth Institute, plus leadership and advancement opportunities Peace of mind: paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage ensures you can focus on delivering outstanding care Flexible scheduling: work 8-9 hour shifts (day, mid-day, and nights) with a manageable patient flow of 2.3 per hour and a 30% admission rate Join a hospital that supports your success! At St. Vincent's East, you'll be part of a team that values your skills, fosters career advancement, and provides an environment where you can make a real impact. Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today! California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/ City Description With a population of more than one million people, Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama situated in the center of the state near the Talladega National Forest and Tuscaloosa, home of the University of Alabama. Visit the Birmingham Museum of Art, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum or one of the city's notable Civil Rights landmarks and museums. Another attraction of note is the city's growing culinary scene; pair fantastic eats with a brewery tour to explore the region's many local brewing companies. Add to all these perks an affordable coast of living and easy access to exciting destinations like Atlanta, the Gulf Coast, Chattanooga and more! Location Caption Alabama's largest city Facility Caption More than a century of care Facility Description Serving Birmingham for more than 118 years, St. Vincent's Health System is a faith-based health system focused on sustaining and improving the health of individuals and communities it serves. St. Vincent's is a 362-bed facility providing a full range of care services. The facility is Alabama's leader in robotic surgery and includes a state-of-the-art cancer center, neuro spine center, orthopedics center, women's and children's service and cardiac care. In addition, the hospital features outstanding sub-specialty support. St. Vincent's is a member of Ascension Health, the nation's largest Catholic and largest nonprofit health system. Job Benefits Excellent compensation Paid professional liability insurance Priceless, intangible benefits like the mentorship and support of a national network of world-class emergency medicine experts Access to leadership development programs such as Leadership Education and Development (LEAD), Coach Development Academy, National Medical Leadership Conference (NMLC) and diversity and inclusion programs Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through TeamHealth Institute Association with a leading physician practice in the U.S. Stability of a respected industry leader Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program