Riverview Regional Medical Center·Gadsden, Alabama
The physician will provide comprehensive pulmonary and critical care services, including ICU coverage and outpatient clinic management. Responsibilities include performing procedures such as bronchoscopy and thoracentesis while maintaining a full-time hospital-employed schedule.
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H1B Accepted
Immediate Opening) Now Hiring: Pulmonary & Critical Care Specialist / Intensivist Prime Healthcare is recruiting a Board Eligible / Board Certified Pulmonary Critical Care Physician for a full-time hospital employed position at Gadsden Regional Medical Center, a 346-bed acute care hospital in northeast Alabama. Why This Pulmonary Critical Care Job Stands Out J-1 Visa Waiver & H1B Cap-Exempt Sponsorship – Experienced immigration team to support international medical graduates (IMGs). High-Demand Pulmonary Medicine Opportunity – Outpatient pulmonary clinic plus ICU coverage. Competitive Pulmonary Critical Care Salary – Guaranteed base, RVU productivity incentives, signing bonus, relocation assistance, and potential student loan repayment. Flexible Schedule / Work-Life Balance – Mix of inpatient and outpatient pulmonary care with robust advanced practice provider support. Compensation & Benefits Top-tier compensation package with RVU bonuses. Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), malpractice with tail, CME allowance, generous PTO. Loan repayment assistance and relocation reimbursement. Location – Gadsden, Alabama Scenic Coosa River setting with affordable housing, excellent schools, and a family-friendly lifestyle. Convenient to Huntsville, Birmingham, Atlanta, and Chattanooga. Year-round outdoor recreation: hiking, fishing, boating, mountain biking, and golf. About Prime Healthcare Prime Healthcare is a nationally recognized health system known for award-winning quality care and a physician-led culture. We proudly support international medical graduates and J-1 waiver physicians seeking a long-term pulmonary critical care career.
Responsibilities: Pulmonology- Riverview Medical Center- Gadsden, AL
Be busy immediately Hospital employed Solo Practice Procedures: Bronchoscopy Thoracentesis Pulmonary recondition IP and OP Monday- Friday 8am-5pm some night and weekend required Will accept J1 candidates
An M.D. or D.O. is required Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Internal Medicine Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and be board certified or board eligible in Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Internal Medicine. The role is open to J-1 visa waiver and H1B candidates.
Market context
Physician openings in Alabama are often tied to steady demand in clinics, hospitals, and specialty practices, especially where patient access and continuity of care matter. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with physician office experience and a Certified Medical Assistant credential, even when the minimum education listed is a high school diploma or GED. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm whether your experience matches the preferred office background before applying.
