Elizabeth Merkle

Family Nurse Practitioner · American Family Care

Nurse Practitioner Tuscaloosa, AL NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
4 years
since Jan 2022
Gender
Female

Experience

Family Nurse PractitionerCurrent
American Family Care
Since Jan 2022 · 4 years · Tuscaloosa, AL

Education

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Master of Nursing
2019 – 2021
Shelton State Community College
Associate's degree · Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
2017 – 2019
UMUC
Bachelor of Science · Psychology and Biology
2010 – 2014

Skills

Microsoft Excel Public Speaking Research Powerpoint Teamwork Microsoft Word Photoshop Customer Service Social Media Microsoft Office Event Planning Facebook Strategic Planning Time Management Teaching English Leadership Html Training Nonprofits Community Outreach

About American Family Care

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website

Professional Overview

Elizabeth Merkle is a Family Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with American Family Care, based in Tuscaloosa, AL. As a nurse practitioner, Merkle contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Tuscaloosa, AL. They have been with American Family Care for 4 years. Merkle holds academic credentials, including Master of Nursing and Associate's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, from University of Alabama at Birmingham and Shelton State Community College. Core competencies include Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Research, Powerpoint, Teamwork. American Family Care operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse practitioner specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Tuscaloosa, AL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Elizabeth Merkle is one of them.
  • 964 Nurse Practitioners are based in AL (out of 16,429 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 87 contacts at American Family Care are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in AL: $97,000 – $145,000 (median $113,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in AL: Uab Medicine (46), Huntsville Hospital (25), Children's Of Alabama (22).
  • 2% of Nurse Practitioners in AL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 82% of Nurse Practitioners in AL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Elizabeth Merkle located?

Elizabeth Merkle is based in Tuscaloosa, AL. They are currently affiliated with American Family Care.

What is Elizabeth Merkle's specialty?

Elizabeth Merkle specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Family Nurse Practitioner.

Where does Elizabeth Merkle currently work?

Elizabeth Merkle currently works at American Family Care. They have been there for 4 years.

What is Elizabeth Merkle's educational background?

Elizabeth Merkle attended University of Alabama at Birmingham and Shelton State Community College.

How do I contact Elizabeth Merkle for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in AL?

Nurse Practitioners in AL typically earn $97,000 to $145,000 annually, with a median of $113,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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