Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Birmingham, AL Employer: Rhino Medical Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position Birmingham, Alabama Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens

Multi-Site System • Start-Up Opportunity • Epic EMR • High Shift Volume

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians (MD/DO) for a multi-site locum tenens opportunity across the Birmingham, Alabama market, including Birmingham, Talladega, Alabaster, and Jasper.

This is a rare start-up engagement—giving physicians the opportunity to step into a brand-new program at launch, secure consistent shifts across multiple facilities, and establish early positioning within a growing regional system.

If you’re looking for volume, flexibility, and long-term stability, this is one of the most scalable EM opportunities currently available in the Southeast.

Opportunity Snapshot

  • Location: Greater Birmingham, Alabama (Multi-Site Coverage)
  • Contract Type: Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens
  • Start Date: June 2, 2026 (Program Go-Live)
  • Assignment Length: Long-Term (6+ months)
  • Schedule: High-volume shift availability across all sites
  • Shift Structure: 12-hour shifts (Days & Nights)
  • EMR: Epic (system-wide)
  • Cross-credentialing across all facilities required
System Overview — Multi-Facility Coverage

This program spans six emergency departments and freestanding EDs, allowing physicians to build schedules across a diverse mix of clinical environments:

  • Regional hospitals (25–33K annual volume)
  • Community hospitals with steady throughput
  • Freestanding EDs with efficient patient flow
  • Total available coverage exceeds 200+ shifts/month across the system
Facility Highlights

Across all sites:

  • Annual volumes range: ~15,000 – 33,000
  • Patients per hour: ~2.0
  • ED Beds: 22–26 (main hospitals)
  • Trauma Level: Level III (hospital sites)
  • Freestanding EDs: Lower acuity, streamlined workflow
Practice Environment

MD + APP collaborative care model

  • APP support ranges from 11 to 32 hours/day depending on site
  • No admitting orders required
  • No scribe dependency
This is a high-functioning, operationally efficient system designed for throughput and consistency.

Scheduling Structure

Primary shifts across sites include:

  • 7a–7p / 7p–7a
  • Some sites offer 6a–6p / 6p–6a
  • Physicians must be available for both day and night coverage

Candidate Requirements

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible:
    • ABEM / AOBEM
    • ABFM / ABIM (with ED experience)
  • Active Alabama license or IMLC required at submission
  • Certifications required: ACLS, ATLS, PALS
  • Clean credentialing file required
Why Physicians Take This Assignment
  • Early access to a newly launched EM program
  • High shift availability across multiple sites
  • Flexibility to build your schedule across a system
  • Epic EMR across all facilities
  • Balanced acuity and volume (~2 patients/hour)
  • Long-term stability with ongoing demand

Location Advantage — Birmingham Region The Birmingham market offers:
  • Major metro amenities with lower cost of living
  • Easy access to multiple surrounding communities
  • Strong regional healthcare infrastructure
  • Central location for travel throughout the Southeast

Why Rhino Medical
  • White-glove credentialing and onboarding
  • Weekly direct deposit
  • Malpractice coverage provided
  • System-wide scheduling advocacy
  • Dedicated EM recruiter support

This is a high-priority program launch—physicians who engage early will have the greatest flexibility in site selection and scheduling alignment.

Apply today to secure your place in this multi-site Alabama Emergency Medicine program.

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