Join Our Team at Dekalb Regional Medical Center – A Role Tailored for You!

We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Fort Payne, Alabama—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We’d love to talk if you’re an experienced physician looking for a role that supports your professional growth while connecting you to a vibrant community.

People First in Fort Payne

Local Team Collaboration:

• Work with an outstanding and highly collaborative medical team that advocates for patients’ well-being.
• Collaborate closely with case management and an administrative team that values insights from hospital medicine to create a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine.
• Seeking experienced family and internal medicine physicians passionate about providing comprehensive care.

Practice in the Heart of the Community

Schedule:

• Full-time opportunity with a 7 on/7 off schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage responsibilities in a round-and-go hospitalist model, taking calls from the comfort of your home.
• Engage with complex cases in an open ICU, including assisting with ventilation management, while surgical colleagues manage procedural needs.

Living and Working in Fort Payne:

• Fort Payne offers the best of both worlds—a welcoming small-town charm paired with easy access to urban amenities.
• Enjoy a high quality of life in Fort Payne while being just under an hour from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and about 90 minutes from Birmingham, Alabama.

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

Fort Payne-Centered Care:

Our guiding principle is patient-first care. At Dekalb Regional Medical Center, we focus on growth and development, offering teammates opportunities to expand their careers locally and within the broader Sound Physicians network.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Compensation: Competitive annual salary of $383,000.
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401k with matching contributions.
  • Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
  • Generous annual CME allowance.
  • Flexible career options within a supportive team environment.

If you’re ready to join a team that values collaboration and community while delivering excellent patient care, we’d love to hear from you!