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Our client in Alabama is actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a focused 5-day assignment, commencing Mar 16, 2026. This role is crucial for providing essential patient care, encompassing basic examinations, accurate diagnoses, and the thoughtful prescription of medications for various conditions, including soft tissue injuries...
Location:AL
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Optometrist Physician to join our client in Alabama for a 48-day assignment starting Mar 9, 2026. This role involves 8a - 5p shifts, focusing on basic optometrist cases, including diagnosing and managing common eye conditions, prescribing eyeglasses, and handling amblyopia, with no surgical responsibilities.Responsibilities and DutiesDiagnose...
Location:AL
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Physician - Optometrist for an engaging 48-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Alabama. This role is scheduled to commence on Mar 9, 2026, with a consistent daily shift from 8a - 5p. The chosen Physician - Optometrist will be responsible for a variety of basic optometrist cases, including the diagnosis and management...
Location:AL
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician in Alabama for a 42-day assignment, commencing May 4, 2026. This role involves managing critical care patients across two intensive care units, working 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a). The physician will be responsible for comprehensive ICU care, including advanced procedures like central and arterial...
Location:AL
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Locum tenens physician jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physicians hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to ZipRecruiter, physicians in Alabama typically earn an average of $135,096 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $232,800 a year.
Physicians in Alabama are required to complete 25 hours of CME every year.
Yes, new graduates can work in Alabama as long as they receive the proper licensing and certification specific to their state. Check out our physician licensing guide to get started.
The highest paying physician specialties include neurosurgery, thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. Highly technical surgical specialties like these earn around $600,000 a year.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of physician and surgeon jobs will increase by 3% between 2022 and 2032. About 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected each year.