Emergency Medicine Physician

Job overview

The Emergency Medicine Physician role is an onsite position in Dothan, AL; compensation is not specified. The physician works in a fast-paced emergency department setting, evaluating patients with acute illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies. The physician provides timely diagnosis, treatment, stabilization, and disposition decisions while coordinating with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals. The role supports safe, effective emergency care through clinical documentation, protocol compliance, quality improvement, and continuing medical education.

What you'll do

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat urgent and emergent conditions
• perform resuscitation, stabilization, and wound care
• order and interpret diagnostic tests
• coordinate care with healthcare professionals
• determine admission, transfer, or discharge
• educate patients and families
• document findings and treatment
• follow clinical protocols and participate in quality improvement, peer review, and continuing medical education.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency medicine physician

emergency medicine

emergency department

acute care

resuscitation

patient stabilization

dothan al

commonwealth medical services

full-time

variable shifts

nights and weekends

acls

bls

pals

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an MD or DO, completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency, board eligibility or certification, and an active or eligible medical license. Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications are required or must be obtainable. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

About the employer

Commonwealth Medical Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.