Emergency Medicine Physician

TeamHealth is seeking a full-time emergency physician to deliver safe, high-quality care with our group at Baptist Medical Center East in Montgomery, Alabama. This facility is part of the Baptist Health System, which is also comprised of Baptist Medical Center South and Prattville Baptist Hospital. Baptist Medical Center East has a very robust emergency department (ED) and team. The ED is medium to high acuity and sees approximately 54,000 patients annually. There is 41 hours of daily physician coverage as well as daily mid-level coverage. There is also a shared scribed program. The admission rate is 20% and the EMR utilized is Cerner. All level I trauma goes to UAB and pediatric trauma goes to Children's Hospital. All physicians will rotate their monthly hours between Baptist Medical Center East, Baptist Medical Center South and Prattville Baptist Hospital. For more than 40 years, TeamHealth's history and national footprint in emergency medicine allows us to achieve the highest standards in care, informed by decades of evidence-based data. To that end, we've created robust risk management programs to help our physicians feel confident in their work. We harness a nationwide collection of tools, clinical resources and collective knowledge for our emergency medicine physicians who provide the best for their patients.

City Description
This southern metropolitan area is located on the Alabama River and is home to Alabama State University. Proximity to gulf beaches, lakes and mountains, as well as 200 days of sunshine throughout the year, 90 city parks, a vibrant riverfront and 175 miles of pedestrian/cycling infrastructure makes for excellent livability! Montgomery is known for its renaissance of historic downtown and redevelopment of the riverfront. Enjoy living in the showplace for southern hospitality, beautiful weather and high-tech jobs.

Location Caption
Montgomery is a "capital" location!

Facility Caption
Baptist Medical Center East

Facility Description
Baptist Medical Center East is a 150-bed acute care hospital providing high-quality healthcare, specializing in women and children's services. Baptist Medical Center East is home to approximately 3,800 baby deliveries each year, making it the third-highest in total deliveries in the State of Alabama. Baptist Medical Center East was recently named a 2020 Women's Choice Award for Women's Services.

Job Benefits

• Above market, competitive hourly rates - Independent contractor status - Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through the TeamHealth Institute - Membership in TeamHealth's Patient Safety Organization - Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program - Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career - Support from a national network of world-class clinicians who share and shape best practices