DescriptionTeamHealth is seeking a critical care physician to join the ICU team at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. This role focuses on providing expert care for critically ill adult patients, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex cases in the intensive care setting.
Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in the ICU, including daily patient assessment, management of life-support technologies, ventilator management, hemodynamic support and critical care procedures
- Collaborate with specialists, hospitalists, nursing, respiratory therapy and ancillary services to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, clinical decision-making, and family communication
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system
- Support quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts and institutional protocols within the ICU
- Participate in scheduled coverage, including nights or weekend call as defined by the department schedule
Qualifications- Board certified/board eligible in internal medicine (IM) or family medicine (FM)
- Alabama medical license or eligibility
- Strong clinical skills with a patient-centered approach
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Interested in learning more? Apply today.
City DescriptionWith 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!
Facility DescriptionBaptist Health - Brookwood Hospital in Homewood, Alabama, just outside of Birmingham, is a major full-service acute care hospital serving the Greater Birmingham area. Established in 1973, it's a large campus-based medical facility with approximately 595 licensed beds and a comprehensive range of clinical services, including emergency care, cardiovascular medicine, orthopedics, surgery, women's health, and rehabilitation services. The center also features specialized programs such as a Level III NICU, accredited bariatric surgery services, and recognized stroke care. Licensed and accredited by appropriate healthcare authorities, Brookwood Medical Center is part of the Baptist Health hospital system and plays a key role in delivering coordinated, high-quality care to patients from Homewood and surrounding communities.
Job Benefits- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Sign-on and relocation incentives available
- Flexible scheduling to support work/life balance
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness and referral programs
- Affiliation with one of the largest and most respected physician-led practices in the U.S.
- Career stability with an established industry leader
- Leadership development and growth opportunities
- Practice with confidence as part of TeamHealth's national Patient Safety Organization
