Job Description
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. Always Forward. Always Fo