What you need to know:Practice DetailsSeeks a BE/BC Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to provide services at a Hospital Affiliated Clinic.Join a well-established practice.Newly-built 7,200+ sq. foot building with 12 exam rooms, spacious nursing, break and waiting areas.Collaborate with a network of Primary Care Providers if needed.No Call required - full time Hospitalist service available.Ability to see patients through Telemedicine platforms as well.All necessary equipment ready and available.New grads & practicing physicians welcome to apply. Compensation DetailsNationally Competitive Base Salary GuaranteeProductivity / Incentive Compensation with No CapCommencement BonusRelocation PackageMedical Education Debt AssistanceStipend during TrainingCellular Phone Reimbursement (monthly)CME, Med Lic and Dues, Full Employee Benefits Package and more! Community DetailsFort Payne, Alabama has earned the distinction as one of the "100 Best Small Towns in America." With a population of just over 14,000, citizens enjoy small-town living and quality of life coupled with the amenities and attractions of a big city. Located less than an hour southwest of Chattanooga, Tenn., Fort Payne is nestled between Lookout Mountain and Sand Mountain and boasts a wide array of business, culture and events.
Recruiter InsightsCompensation. The Starting Salary Is $50,000 To $75,000 More Compared To Starting Salaries In Atlanta, Ga. Coupled With A Cost Of Living Of 20% Lower Than The Aforementioned Metropolitan Areas, Provides Significant Purchasing Power To Build Their Dream Home, Payoff School Loans And Retire Early.
The Housing Market.This 2,280 sq ft, 4 bedroom; 4 bath home offers a spacious master suite on the main level with adjoining bathroom and laundry room. The 3 additional bedrooms are located on the upper most level with one bedroom having a private bathroom. Amenities include hardwood and tile flooring, full kitchen appliance package & gas log fireplace in the living room. Don't overlook the above ground pool, fire pit, and detached storage building. Make plans to view this inviting home situated on a beautiful piece of property!!! This home can be yours for $198,3745
The Community. Ft. Payne is a town filled with history, culture, and natural beauty. Situated in the mountains of Northeast Alabama, with a population around 15,000, it offers the southern charm of small town living with easy access to other areas such as Birmingham and Chattanooga.
The Employer. a 134-bed, full-service facility, is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The facility offers a full range of services including 24-hour emergency services, an intensive care unit, medical/surgical care, general surgery, out-patient surgery, gastroenterology, urology, orthopaedics and geriatric psychiatric services. Other services include diagnostic imaging (including x-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and mammography) cardiac rehab, cardiac catheterization lab and physical therapy. Also has a sleep center, pharmacy and laboratory and six labor and delivery suites and the Fitness First Wellness program offers an indoor pool, aerobic classes and access to fitness equipment. The campus is located just off I-59 in Fort Payne, AL, near beautiful DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon. Fort Payne is located just forty-five minutes south of Chattanooga, Tennessee and about an hour and twenty minutes from Birmingham.
Community ProfileWhat is nice to know.
Closest International Airports:93 miles: Birmingham, AL (BHM / KBHM) Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport124 miles: Atlanta, GA (ATL / KATL) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport159 miles: Nashville, TN (BNA / KBNA) Nashville International Airport275 miles: Memphis, TN (MEM / KMEM) Memphis International Airport Closest Major City:89 miles to Birmingham, AL90 miles to Atlanta, GA134 miles to Nashville, TN251 miles to Memphis, TN259 miles to Lexington-Fayette, KY Closest Domestic Airport:61 miles: Chattanooga, TN (CHA / KCHA) Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport84 miles: Huntsville, AL (HSV / KHSV) Huntsville International Airport93 miles: Birmingham, AL (BHM / KBHM) Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport124 miles: Atlanta, GA (ATL / KATL) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Cost of Living:Mean Housing Cost - $177,671City Cost of Living Index - 82.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)State Cost of Living Index - 88.8 Colleges and Universities:Northeast Alabama Community College (about 14 miles; Rainsville, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,409)Berry College (about 32 miles; Mount Berry, GA; FT enrollment: 2,102)Snead State Community College (about 32 miles; Boaz, AL; FT enrollment: 2,023)Georgia Northwestern Technical College (about 35 miles; Rome, GA; FT enrollment: 4,629)Georgia Highlands College (about 35 miles; Rome, GA; FT enrollment: 4,071)Gadsden State Community College (about 36 miles; Gadsden, AL; FT enrollment: 4,650)Jacksonville State University (about 44 miles; Jacksonville, AL; FT enrollment: 7,566) Demographics:Males: 6,936 (49.1%)Females: 7,189 (50.9%)Median resident age: 38.1 yearsWhite alone 24.0%Hispanic 3.7%Black alone 2.5%Two or more races 0.6% Taxes:State Income Tax Rate - .33%State Sales Tax Rate - .33%Property Tax Rate - .33% Major Industry:Manufacturing (42%)Construction (12%)Retail trade (6%)Health care and social assistance (5%)Accommodation and food services (5%)Public administration (5%)Transportation and warehousing (5%) Recreation:Fort Payne takes great pride in its beautiful parks and superb recreation facilities. On sunny afternoons and cool evenings our parks are teeming with families playing and people enjoying the walking trails. Squeals of delight can be heard around town as children enjoy the numerous playgrounds. From City Park, our oldest, to the Alabama Walking Park, our newest, there is something that will delight everyone
Our well maintained Sports Complex is home to junior baseball, softball, and soccer, as well as adult leagues in both soccer and softball. The Will's Valley Recreation Center is state-of-the-art, and is home to various basketball and racquetball leagues, group fitness and martial arts classes, and fitness equipment.
Our Parks and Recreation Department received the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association Agency of the Year in 2014.
Arts & Culture:Mentone Arts and Culture CenterFort Payne Dekalb TheatreAlabama Fan Club And MuseumFort Payne Depot MuseumFort Payne Opera House Sports for the Spectator:Alabama Crimson Tide University of Alabama TuscaloosaAlabama A&M Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University HuntsvilleAlabama State Hornets and Lady Hornets Alabama State University MontgomeryAuburn Tigers Auburn University Sports for the Participant:Fort Payne Sports ComplexFort Payne Skate ParkFort Payne Parks and RecreationWills Valley Rec Center Shopping: Little River Sock Mill (Mill Shop)Walmart SupercenterBig Mill Antique MallHammers Department Store Top Five things to do:Fort Payne Depot MuseumDeSoto State ParkAlabama Fan Club And MuseumLittle River Canyon National PreserveAlabama Walking Trail Park
