Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician J1 Applicants Accepted Alabama

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); Hybrid; USD 320,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation reimbursement

Loan repayment assistance

CME allowance

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Gadsden, Alabama is actively recruiting a Board Eligible / Board Certified Pulmonary Critical Care Physician for a full-time, hospital-employed role at a 346-bed facility. The position combines inpatient ICU coverage with outpatient pulmonary care, and includes a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

The ideal candidate should be MD/DO trained, board eligible/certified in Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Internal Medicine, and be prepared for a busy, day-time

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Internal Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Be busy immediately in a hospital-employed, solo practice.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient pulmonary care.
• Perform procedures: bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, pulmonary reconditioning.
• IP and OP coverage with some night and weekend requirements.
• Will accept J1 candidates.

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Bonus Amount

tbd

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

(J-1 Visa Waiver Sponsorship 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

Position Details

• 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

Qualifications

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