Emergency Medicine position near Gulf Shores, AL

Position Overview

Baldwin Health, an affiliate of Community Health Systems (CHS), is seeking board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated emergency services team. This position offers clinical flexibility across our main hospital emergency department in Foley, AL, and our state-of-the-art Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED) in Gulf Shores, AL.

Located minutes from Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches, this opportunity pairs competitive hourly compensation with flexible employment structures in a high-growth coastal community.

Compensation & Incentive Package

• Flexible Engagement: Choose between 1099 Independent Contractor or W-2 Employed status.
• Premium Hourly Rate: $80/hour
• Relocation Assistance: Comprehensive relocation support for relocating physicians.
• Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive malpractice and tail coverage provided.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Board Certification: Must be Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Emergency Medicine experience required

• Licensure & Certifications:

  • Active, unrestricted Alabama License (or eligible to obtain).
  • Active Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate (ACSC) and Federal DEA.

About the Community

Baldwin County is one of the fastest-growing regions in the Southeast, offering coastal living, mild winters, top-tier public school districts, and abundant outdoor recreation. Foley provides charming historic downtown neighborhoods, excellent dining, and outlet shopping, while neighboring Gulf Shores delivers white-sand beaches, boating, and waterfront living—all within an easy drive to Pensacola, FL, and Mobile, AL.

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About the Hospital

Baldwin Health is an acute care hospital with approximately 142 licensed beds serving Foley and the greater south Baldwin County area. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services, emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and a range of specialty services. Baldwin Health is recognized as a major healthcare provider along Alabama’s Gulf Coast and is supported by a broad physician network.

Community

South Baldwin County is known for its high quality of life, steady growth, and strong ties to agriculture, fishing, tourism, and retail. Foley offers a welcoming hometown atmosphere with attractions such as Tanger Outlet Center, Graham Creek Nature Preserve, local parks, and proximity to Gulf Coast beaches. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a community that blends coastal living with small-town charm.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 32 distinct markets across 12 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 50+ acute-care hospitals and more than 800 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.