Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a Pulmonary/Critical Care physician to join a group private practice which consists of 4 other Pulmonologists in one location. They provide in-office PFT, x-ray, GXT, blood gas analysis, as well as some primary care and legal services. Candidate with sleep medicine expertise desired, but not required. Call rotation 1:4. Qualified candidate will be offered a competitive financial package including income guarantee. After guarantee period, physician will shift to the private group's partnership track with competitive salary and full benefits package.

The Birmingham metropolitan area is a major population center located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The seven-county district has a population of slightly over one million and is the midpoint between the highest peaks of the Appalachian Mountains and the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. The region experiences an average annual temperature of 61.8 degrees with an average annual snowfall of 1.4 inches. Once known as the Souths largest manufacturing center, Birmingham is now among the most economically diversified in the nation. Healthcare, banking and finance, automotive manufacturing and professional services have replaced steel production as the leading economic sectors. The greater Birmingham region offers an unprecedented quality of life. The housing market and cost of living are among the most affordable in the southeast. Area schools are nationally recognized among the nations best. Recreational amenities are abundant with all the cultural attributes of a much larger metropolitan area. Moreover, Birmingham is nestled in the hills and valleys of one of the most beautiful sections of the country. #15234JM