Looking for physician jobs in Alabama? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens physician jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physicians on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
What’s it like to work as a physician in Alabama? Visit our Physician Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Alabama here.
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Our client in Alabama is seeking a dedicated Optometrist for a 70-day assignment starting Aug 31, 2026. This full-time role involves a consistent Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM schedule, focusing primarily on patient evaluations and comprehensive charting. Join a dynamic team and provide essential eye care services.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform patient...
Location:AL
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Alabama is seeking a skilled Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 30-day assignment, beginning Aug 10, 2026. This critical role involves providing 24-hour call coverage, from 7am-7am, primarily managing deliveries and C-sections. You will be responsible for comprehensive OB/GYN patient care during your assignment, ensuring continuity...
Location:AL
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Pulmonary Critical Care Physician for a 5-day assignment with our client in Alabama, starting Sep 17, 2026. This role involves a 24-hour call schedule out of house, focusing on critical care in the ED setting. Responsibilities include managing patients with pulmonary diseases, internal medicine conditions, cardiac arrest, sepsis, and...
Location:AL
Specialty:Pulmonary Critical Care
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for a 45-day assignment with our client in Alabama, starting Oct 5, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts with rounding and offsite call, focusing on inpatient pediatric rounding, ED consults, and newborn couplet care with NNP support.Responsibilities and DutiesRounding on a inpatient pediatric floorPerforming...
Location:AL
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Podiatrist Physician for an 18-day locum tenens assignment in AL, starting Jul 13, 2026. This role involves a consistent 8:30 AM - 4 PM schedule, focusing on comprehensive podiatric care including routine nail maintenance, diabetic foot care, and the treatment of various foot-related injuries and conditions. Our client requires...
Location:AL
Specialty:Podiatry
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.
