Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Fort Payne, AL

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Fort Payne, AL Employer: Rhino Medical Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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Fort Payne, Alabama Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens

Urgent November 26 Coverage • 12-Hour Shifts • Community Emergency Medicine • Ongoing PRN Options

Rhino Medical is seeking experienced Emergency Medicine Physicians for contract coverage in Fort Payne, Alabama, including an immediate open shift on November 26, 2026 and opportunities for continued PRN, part-time, or full-time scheduling.

This is a community-hospital Emergency Medicine opportunity offering a manageable patient volume, 12-hour physician shifts, dedicated APP support, and the flexibility to build coverage around your availability.

Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine-trained physicians may be considered based on board status and recent Emergency Department experience.

Immediate Coverage Need

• Open Shift: November 26, 2026
• Additional ongoing coverage available
• Full-time, part-time, and PRN scheduling options
• 12-hour physician shifts
• 1099 independent contractor opportunity

Emergency Department

• Approximately 20,000 annual ED visits
• Approximately 55 patients per day
• 134-bed community hospital
• Physician + APP coverage model
• One physician shift with one APP shift
• EMR: Medhost
• Community Emergency Medicine environment

Candidate Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in an accepted specialty
  • Emergency Medicine considered
  • Family Medicine considered
  • Internal Medicine considered
• Board status must meet applicable facility criteria
• Active, unrestricted Alabama medical license
• Active DEA registration
• Approximately three years of physician experience preferred
• Recent Emergency Department experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable independently managing the full spectrum of community Emergency Medicine presentations
• Comfortable working 12-hour shifts with APP support

Ideal Physician Background

This opportunity is particularly well suited for:

• Emergency Medicine physicians seeking flexible contract coverage
• Family Medicine physicians with substantial recent Emergency Department experience
• Internal Medicine physicians with substantial recent Emergency Department experience
• Physicians comfortable practicing independently in a community ED
• Clinicians interested in PRN coverage with the potential to build a more consistent schedule

Practice in Fort Payne

Fort Payne offers a distinctive northeast Alabama setting near the Lookout Mountain region, combining a community-hospital practice environment with access to some of the state's best-known outdoor recreation.

For physicians seeking flexible Emergency Medicine work outside a major urban center, this opportunity provides a strong combination of manageable ED volume, APP support, and scheduling flexibility.

Why Work With Rhino Medical

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Weekly direct deposit
• AAA-rated malpractice coverage
• Dedicated recruiter support
• Clear scheduling and communication
• Access to additional Emergency Medicine opportunities

If you're an Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine physician with an active Alabama license and availability for November 26 or ongoing coverage, connect with Rhino Medical with your updated CV and availability.

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About Rhino Medical

At Rhino Medical Services, we don’t just staff locums—we fuel a mission to solve America’s healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment—who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam—“I will either find a way or make one”—we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart. Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design: white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won’t find fluff here—just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. Choose Rhino.

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