General Surgeon

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a BE/BC General Surgeon for our Augusta Hospital location. This candidate will possess the motivation and expertise to continue providing excellent clinical care to a thriving medical community.

We are looking for a partner with interests in endoscopic including minimally invasive surgical procedures. Robotic experience is a plus, but not mandatory. We have an excellent, cooperative relationship with GI providers in the community that works hand in hand with our surgeons. We try to offer work/life balance within the Piedmont family and call rotation is manageable with Piedmont Athens Regional’s acute care surgeons overseeing the trauma and acute care surgery call as well as the robust team of hospitalists that provide 24-hour coverage.

Requirements:

• Medical Degree (MD or DO)
• Active license in Georgia or eligible to obtain
• Board Certified/Board Eligible

Position Highlights:

• Competitive Salary with productivity bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits with CME allowances
• Epic EMR
• Physician Governance
• Quality, Service, and Reputation

Piedmont Augusta is part of the Piedmont healthcare system with 20+ locations in the state of Georgia. This community offers major amenities for you and your family! If you are looking for great climate in the Southeast with a family-friendly population, then you have found your new home that meets the needs of any lifestyle. Home to the most prestigious golf tournament in the world. Excellent cost of living at 20% lower than the national average with premier public and private schools. The area offers theatres, symphonies, art galleries, equestrian activities, triathlons, water recreation, pristine parkways along with multiple fine dining establishments.

For immediate consideration please email Caroline.Lupton@piedmont.org

Piedmont Augusta, founded in 1818 and formally University Hospital, is the oldest and largest hospital in our region and the second oldest in Georgia. This 812-bed, not-for-profit community hospital provides acute-care services and encompasses two campuses, including Piedmont Augusta Summerville Campus, and serves 25 counties across two states. The hospital joined the Piedmont family on March 1, 2022, and leads the region in safety, quality and price transparency. Piedmont Augusta gives back to our community in other ways, including contributing more than $1 billion annually to our community including contributing more than $1 billion annually to our community according to the Georgia Hospital Association and providing more than $41 million annually in indigent and charity care.

Piedmont Augusta continues to train tomorrow’s caregivers, spending nearly $20 million in 2021 for our School of Radiography, School of Cardiovascular Technology and interns and residents. Piedmont Augusta has set itself apart with quality and safety awards and accreditations covering our comprehensive heart and vascular care, orthopedics, neurosciences, bariatrics and weight management, cancer services, minimally invasive surgeries and obstetrics and gynecology.

Major Services

• Cancer Care
• Bariatric Services
• Emergency Services
• Heart & Vascular Services
• Inpatient Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Program
• Orthopedics & Spine
• Surgical Services
• Women's Health Services

Piedmont Healthcare is a top-rated system with award winning hospitals and employees comprised of over 22 hospitals, more than 2,500 physicians, and over 700 clinic practice locations across greater Atlanta and North Georgia. With over 1 million outpatient encounters, you will have the opportunity to see and treat a variety of medical conditions. Metro Atlanta’s vibrant economy fuels a wealth of global communities and diverse cultural experiences, while the state of Georgia offers coastline beaches and mountain views. Live and work with the best at Piedmont in the big and small towns of the Peach State.