Community Health Systems

Orthopedic Spine Surgery Position in Alabama

Huntsville, AL

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Crestwood Medical Center has partnered with SportsMED Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Center, one of Alabama's most trusted and respected high-performing independent practices, in recruiting a board-eligible or board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. This is a rare opportunity to step into an established referral base within a private practice model that offers true autonomy, immediate volume, and exceptional long-term earning potential.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Full-time position (no locums or part-time)
  • Must have orthopedic spine fellowship
  • High volume, quick ramp-up
  • Joining a well-established group consisting of 22 orthopedic surgeons across four state-of-the-art facilities with a reputation for excellence in the community
  • Integrated care model with imaging, PT/OT, and a dedicated health and fitness facility under one system
  • Shared call with an experienced team for excellent work-life balance
  • Fully equipped office space available
  • Work in a supportive environment with access to referring PCPs and specialists
  • Robust onboarding, marketing, and physician outreach support
  • Strong clinical and administrative support with experienced APC staff
  • Must be board-certified or board-eligible and have completed U.S. residency training
  • J1 visa support is NOT available at this location

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE MAY INCLUDE:

  • Generous compensation with bonus incentives
  • Relocation assistance
  • Commencement bonus
  • Medical loan repayment assistance
  • Residency/fellowship stipend for qualifying candidates
  • Malpractice
  • Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
  • Paid CME time with annual allowance
  • Personal time off (PTO)

CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER - Your Place to Shine!

Crestwood Medical Center is a fully accredited, 180-bed acute care hospital serving Huntsville and North Alabama. We offer comprehensive services including emergency care, surgical specialties, heart and women’s health, and intensive care, along with minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery. Our Maternity Center includes a Level II NICU, providing advanced care for newborns close to home. Physicians at Crestwood practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment, delivering high-quality, personalized care while making a meaningful impact in a supportive, innovative community.

HUNTSVILLE, AL - Work. Live. Play.

Huntsville, Alabama is a thriving city that offers physicians a rare combination of professional opportunity and an exceptional quality of life. Known as “Rocket City” for its leadership in aerospace and technology, Huntsville has a growing, diverse population with increasing demand for healthcare services. The city features excellent schools, affordable housing, and a family-friendly environment, along with a vibrant cultural scene, parks, and outdoor recreation in the nearby mountains and waterways. Physicians in Huntsville enjoy a collaborative medical community, access to advanced facilities, and the ability to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a dynamic, welcoming city.

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 36 distinct markets across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 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, and Pennsylvania to Arizona, 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.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.

Location Insights

  • A

    Access to Parks

  • A

    Overall

  • A-

    Access to Outdoor Activities

  • B+

    Commute

  • B+

    Cost of Living

  • B+

    Public Schools

  • Total Population

    215,025

  • Median Rent

    $1,020

  • Median Home Value

    $236,300

  • Median Income

    $67,874

Posted January 15, 2026

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