Emergency Medicine Physician | Democratic,Physician-Owned Group

Location:

Birmingham, Alabama (West Jefferson County)

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Emergency Medicine (BC/BE)

Compensation: $500,000+ annually (~14 shifts/month)

Practice Model:
Independent, physician-owned, democratic — with a clear path to partnership

Join one of the highest-earning emergency medicine opportunities in the Southeast. This is a non-CMG, physician-owned democratic group serving Birmingham's West Jefferson County across two sites: the brand-new UAB Medical West hospital (opened August 2024) and a high-volume Hoover freestanding ED. Combined annual volume exceeds 80,000 visits.

One of the most distinctive features of the practice is that non-partners earn the same annual income as partners, meaning there is no income penalty during the partnership track and a clear pathway to ownership in a transparent, democratic group.

If you want high income, real autonomy, and long-term equity, this practice is built for you.

• $500,000+ annual income for ~140 hours/month (about 14 shifts)
• ~60% of compensation is wRVU-based — your productivity drives your pay
• Brand-new 200-bed, nine-story UAB Medical West hospital (opened August 3, 2024)
• Strong APP and ancillary support with flexible scheduling
• Physician leadership and an equal voice in every operational decision

Compensation follows a transparent, physician-aligned formula built on a competitive hourly base rate, a quarterly wRVU-based productivity bonus, and equal group distributions. The benefits package includes pre-tax medical, dental, and vision options, paid malpractice insurance, a CME allowance, and a 401(k) with profit-sharing. Meals are provided during shifts.

UAB Medical West (Primary Site). The brand-new facility opened in August 2024 as a 200-bed, nine-story hospital. The emergency department has 30+ beds with expandable capacity and is designated a Level III Trauma Center. Annual ED volume runs between 40,000 and 48,000 visits with an admission rate of approximately 20%, reflecting moderate-to-higher acuity.

Hoover Freestanding Emergency Department. This 15-bed freestanding ED sees between 37,000 and 40,000 annual visits in a lower-acuity, high-efficiency environment, with an admission rate of approximately 5%.

• Physicians rotate between both sites for an ideal balance of acuity and flow.
• Shift length: 8,10, and 12 hours, ~14 shifts/month, with flexibility.
• Patient volume: 2.0-2.5 PPH solo, or 3.0-4.0 PPH with APP support.
• Coverage model:
  Co-staffed with 8 APPs, no scribes — transitioning to AI ambient documentation.
• EHR:
  Meditech today, with an Epic transition planned for 2027.

For families new to Birmingham, it offers a rare balance of affordability, community, and quality of life. Most physicians live "over the mountain" in suburbs like Hoover, Homewood, and Vestavia Hills, known for their top-rated schools, safe neighborhoods, and family-friendly environment. You get the space and comfort of suburban living with easy access to the city, all at a significantly lower cost than most metro areas.

At the same time, Birmingham has become one of the top food destinations in the Southeast, featuring James Beard Award-winning chefs, a strong farm-to-table culture, and a vibrant dining scene. From elevated Southern cuisine to diverse global options, the city delivers big-city experiences without the traffic, cost, or congestion—making it an easy place to both live and enjoy.