Hire a Medical Director & Collaborating Physician in Alabama
Medical Directors in Alabama
Reliable Compliance Solutions for Your Clinic
Alabama’s growing med spa, telehealth, and wellness markets need reliable physician oversight and supervision for full compliance with state laws. Starting at $799/month, Medical Director Co. connects you with a qualified physician across the Yellowhammer State.
Hire a medical director in Alabama for your practice today, and experience the convenience of same-day introduction calls, fast placement, and complete documentation.
Common Challenges Clinic Owners Face Without a Supervising Physician in Alabama
Without a qualified collaborating physician, RNs, NPs, PAs, and estheticians across Alabama are faced with the following challenges:
Clinic openings delayed due to missing physician supervision
Physician availability is needed to practice medicine; without it, you risk losing time and potential revenue.
Restrictive oversight and slow response times from current MDs
Alabama patients require ongoing care. Your clinic needs a competent supervising physician who consistently meets its urgent needs.
Compliance confusion leading to legal and financial risk
Medical directors safeguard your clinic’s reputation and stability, providing clarity and guidance for all necessary compliance requirements.
Medical Director Co. eliminates these barriers by matching you with a licensed collaborating physician in Alabama for your practice within hours.
Interested in Becoming a Medical Director in Alabama?
Licensed physicians in Alabama are in high demand for medical director and collaborating physician roles across aesthetics, IV hydration, weight loss, telehealth, and primary care.
Cities like Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, and Mobile are seeing growth in wellness clinics, medspas, and telehealth services—creating strong demand for physicians to provide oversight, ensure compliance, and support clinical teams.
Whether you’re seeking part-time flexibility or full-time leadership, there are rewarding opportunities statewide. Medical Director Co. connects Alabama physicians directly with trusted healthcare businesses, streamlining your path to your next role.
Why Choose
Medical Director Co. for Compliance with AL State Laws
Here’s why clinic owners choose our medical director placement company for a fully operational, compliant practice in Alabama:
AL-licensed physicians
Get matched with physicians who are fully licensed and experienced in the state’s medical-legal landscape.
Transparent, affordable pricing
Starting at $799/month, we provide supervising physicians with no setup fees or add-ons.
Complete documentation
We provide collaboration agreements, supervision protocols, and delegation plans in accordance with applicable Alabama laws.
Ongoing compliance guidance
Malpractice and risk management support
Stay fully compliant with coverage for malpractice and risks as part of your all-inclusive package.
Who We
Serve In Alabama
Medical Director Co. serves licensed healthcare providers across the state, ensuring a wide range of practitioners receive collaboration and support.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs)
Collaborative practice for prescribing, controlled substances, and medical protocols
Registered Nurses (RNs) & Estheticians/Technicians
Oversight for medical spa procedures (injectables, microneedling, and laser treatments)
Physician Assistants (PAs)
Clinical supervision, job description agreements, and delegated medical acts
Aesthetic & Wellness Clinic Owners
Medical direction, chart reviews, and physician oversight
Telehealth/Mobile Clinics
Remote physician supervision and compliance support
How a Medical Director Supports Your Alabama Practice
In supporting your Alabama practice, a supervising physician performs the following duties:
- Provides professional medical oversight and direction
- Drafts collaborative documents, supervisory practice agreements, and chart reviews
- Creates protocols for prescribing legend drugs, controlled substances, and med spa treatments
- Performs regular compliance audits, risk management, and quality assurance for defined quality outcome measures
- Safekeeps both physical and electronic medical records
- Maintains documentation and independent medical judgment based on the written guidelines established by the Alabama Department
- Completes quarterly quality assurance management or quality assurance reviews required for continuous practice
- Prevents adverse outcomes and performs direct medical intervention, as needed
Alabama Oversight Compliance Rules
To help you stay informed, the succeeding section dives into Alabama’s rules for physician supervision, NP collaboration, PA oversight, and other standards for prescribing and delegation.
CRNP (Nurse Practitioner) Collaborative Practice & Prescribing
In Alabama, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs) must have a collaborative physician for prescriptive authority. CRNPs must complete pharmacology training and coursework (or demonstrate integration in their education) to gain prescriptive privileges. Prescribing is governed by written protocols signed by both the CRNP and a collaborating physician. These must define the drug formulary, dosage, refills, and related details. To prescribe controlled substances (Schedules III, IV, and V), CRNPs need to obtain a Qualified Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate (QACSC). The collaborative physician must meet certain oversight requirements based on CRNP experience. For instance, when a CRNP has less than 2 years (4,000 hours) of experience, the collaborating physician must be present at least for 10% of the CRNP’s scheduled hours in a practice site, and must visit approved remote practice sites at least biannually.
Physician Assistant (PA) Supervision in Alabama
In Alabama, physician assistants (PAs) cannot practice independently. PAs must be supervised by a licensed physician, and the collaborating physician can only supervise a cumulative total of nine full-time equivalent (FTE) positions per week across PAs, CRNPs, and certified nurse midwives (CNMs). A supervising physician must be readily available for direct communication and, in the operating room, must be present during any procedure that is deeper than the complete dermis unless the Board has granted an exception.
Prescriptive Authority & Controlled Substances
In Alabama, prescribing controlled substances requires a physician’s Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate (ACSC) number and a specific prescription format. Physician assistants (PAs) can prescribe controlled substances in Schedules III through V, subject to the limitations of their supervising physician’s protocols. Nurse practitioners (NPs) can prescribe Schedule II controlled substances, but only with a special permit from the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners.
Delegation & Medical Oversight (for Med Spas, Aesthetic Procedures)
Staying compliant in Alabama means understanding the state’s specific approach to medical spa regulation. This includes appointing a licensed physician as your medical director, adhering to strict delegation and supervision protocols for all medical procedures, and meeting the Board of Medical Examiners' training and registration requirements.
Malpractice & Liability Considerations
Medical directors should carry malpractice insurance that covers supervision, delegation, and oversight risk. Clinics should clearly define supervision and collaboration responsibilities in writing (like in agreements and protocols) to mitigate risk. Regular clinical audits, informed consent, and oversight (chart review) help reduce legal exposure.
Common Compliance Risks We Help Clinics Avoid
At Medical Director Co., we help clinics across Alabama avoid the following compliance risks:
- CRNPs prescribing outside of a signed protocol or without a QACSC
- PAs practicing without a properly registered supervising physician or failing to document supervision
- Delegated medical or aesthetic tasks being performed without physician-approved protocols
- Poor record-keeping (missing supervision documentation or chart review logs)
- Non-compliant prescribing (wrong prescription format, missing required data, or violation of weight loss prescription rules)
Types of Clinics and Institutions We Work With in Alabama
Our versatile placement services will match your clinic with a licensed physician in just hours. We serve different types of institutions across the Yellowhammer State, such as the following:
Botox, fillers, microneedling, laser
GLP-1 prescriptions, safety oversight
Hormone Therapy
Testosterone, HRT, HGH supervision
HIPAA-compliant statewide coverage
Psychiatric Clinic
Telepsychiatry supervision
Anti-Aging Clinic
IV therapy, regenerative medicine
Primary care oversight, chart review, compliance support
Dermatology, pain management, cardiology
Protocol development, quality assurance
End-of-life care compliance, medication oversight
Alabama Service Areas
Our goal is to match you with a qualified physician so that you can start, run, or expand your clinic—wherever it may be. We provide statewide coverage and support in the following service areas in Alabama:
Cost & Contract Options
Starting price
No setup fees
Flexible contracts
Fast placement
Success Stories – Alabama Clinics
Clinic owners and managers share their success stories from availing our premium medical director services in Alabama:
“The collaborating physician’s practice specialty is what I was mainly looking for during the hiring process, as our previous supervising physician wasn’t a good match for our expanding weight loss services. Thankfully, Medical Director Co. connected me with a qualified doctor within hours.”
“Our temporary collaborating physician left for another position, and we needed a quick replacement. Their process was fast, clear, and fully compliant with Alabama regulations. Their statewide coverage definitely made everything easier.”
“For my telehealth practice, I needed remote site physician supervision. After our temporary supervising physician filed for a permanent absence (and our previously approved covering physician had finished their term), I was afraid my clinic would suffer from delays. Fortunately, I got matched with a new supervising physician after a same-day introduction call, thanks to Medical Director Co.’s fast placement and no setup fees.”
Frequently Asked Questions – Alabama
Can a CRNP practice without a physician in Alabama?
They must first enter a collaborative practice agreement to prescribe legend drugs; to prescribe controlled substances (III–V), they need a QACSC.
Do PAs need a supervising physician in Alabama?
Yes—they must have a registered supervising physician at all times; no unsupervised PA practice is allowed.
Can a CRNP or PA prescribe controlled meds (like stimulants) for weight loss in Alabama?
Can a medical director be remote?
Yes, but they must set up delegation/supervision protocols and ensure remote supervision and chart review as needed.
How fast can we onboard a Medical Director?
We typically match an AL-licensed physician in 12 hours.
How to Hire a Medical Director or Collaborating Physician in Alabama
Schedule a Consultation
Receive a customized quote
Receive a customized quote based on your practice size and needs.
Sign the Agreement
Sign the agreement (includes supervising and collaboration contracts).
Launch operations
Launch your Alabama practice with physician oversight and compliance.
Start Your Alabama Clinic Today
Whether you’re launching a med spa in Birmingham, managing a telehealth clinic in Montgomery, or starting a weight loss practice in Mobile, we offer easy, tailored solutions to help your clinic grow—with complete documentation, fast placement, and no long-term contracts.
At Medical Director Co., we keep clinics risk-free and compliant with Alabama laws and other corresponding statutory authorities in the state. For a compliant practice aligned with applicable regulations, contact us today.
