Jasper, GA - Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Physician

Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Opportunity

Are you looking to work at a Nationally recognized Best Places to Work? Piedmont Healthcare is seeking physicians board certified (or board eligible) in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine.

Piedmont’s Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine is committed to developing nationally recognized practices focused on the prevention and treatment of diseases through the integration of quality patient care, education, research, and professional development.

At Piedmont, our people are what make us great. Our physicians and team of dedicated clinicians work collaboratively to develop long-term treatment programs and to respond to medical needs whether in the inpatient or outpatient settings.

We are proud to serve as Georgia’s first designated Care Center Network awarded by the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Our Advanced Lung Disease program offers a comprehensive approach to diagnosing, treating and providing specialty care for patients with complex lung conditions. Our multidisciplinary team includes pulmonologists and advanced practice providers that are trained in the specialized evaluation and treatment of advanced lung diseases. We work collaboratively to develop treatment plans, fully manage the disease state, and participate in improving therapies through ongoing research.

Our highly trained team of critical care specialists are available 24/7 in the hospital and are ready to treat patients in need of immediate attention whether in the Emergency Department, on the general medical surgical units, or in the intensive care units. Our right care, right now approach ensures rapid treatment of the critically ill patients that helps save lives.

Our Interventional Pulmonary program was established in 2017. We offer a state-of-the-art bronchoscopy procedure suite and a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Our program is the first in the state of Georgia to offer the endobronchial lung volume reduction valves for patients with severe emphysema.

Our board-certified sleep physicians assess, diagnose and treat all types of sleep disorders and work together to deliver the highest quality of care and service. Our comprehensive program includes high quality hospital-based sleep labs accredited by the AASM, as well as convenient Home Sleep Testing options. If CPAP is prescribed for treatment, we provide onsite DME educators at all of our locations to troubleshoot and address device and mask issues. We also have an in-house CPAP distribution center for ongoing equipment and supply needs.

The Pulmonary Division is a dedicated team comprised of board-certified physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff members. We strive to become the destination center for anyone with a pulmonary condition who is searching for medical and service excellence. The goal of our team is to develop a patient-centered approach tailored to meet each individual’s needs with a focus on making the correct diagnosis, evidence-based best practice treatment regimens, symptom management, and preventive care. The services provided to our patients are supported by evidence-based practices that drive innovation and compassionate care.

We are seeking qualified candidates to fill roles in the communities that Piedmont serves.

Qualifications

• MD or DO Medical Degree
• Must be board certified (or board eligible) in pulmonary & critical care or board certified (or board eligible) in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the State of Georgia
• United States Residency and Fellowship trained.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with very lucrative sign-on bonus, outstanding benefits including CME, 401K with match, relocation assistance, and deferred compensation plan.
• Physician Led Governance
• Quality, Service, and Reputation
• Epic EMR

Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit health system and a recognized leader in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Across Georgia, Piedmont serves communities representing 85% of the state’s population through 27 hospitals, 113 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations, and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. With nearly 50,000 caregivers and more than 4.5 million patients served, Piedmont offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a growing, mission-driven organization committed to making a positive difference in every life we touch.

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital – a 52-bed hospital, located in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains – dedicates itself to delivering unsurpassed medical care to the residents of Pickens County and surrounding communities. We provides a range of services from cardiac rehabilitation and imaging to orthopedic services and cardiac catheterization. Piedmont Mountainside offers intensive care, 24-hour emergency services with 18 beds and a fast track area.

At Piedmont Mountainside, we take pride in providing outstanding care and our record of accomplishment speaks for itself. In the past few years, Piedmont Mountainside has consistently ranked in the top five Atlanta hospitals in patient experience as well as received top marks for our commitment to patient safety by Leapfrog 7 consecutive times.

Additionally, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital is named one of the nation's top 100 hospitals by IBM Watson Health.  As a 2019 top 100 hospital winner, our leadership team, medical staff and employees - together as a team - have set national benchmarks for the highest balanced performance in the US.

Other awards received are the Press Ganey Partner of Choice Award,  Best Place to Practice Award, 2011 Small Hospital of the Year, AJC’s 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Top Workplace, and the Women’s Choice Award for Best in Obstetrics and Best in Patient Safety, and Business of the Year by the Gilmer Co. Chamber.

Piedmont Mountainside Emergency Services at Ellijay

The free-standing emergency department located in Ellijay operates as an extension of the emergency department of Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper.  The facility provides 24-hour access to emergency physicians, nurses, labs and radiology technicians. Piedmont Mountainside Emergency Services at Ellijay offers similar services as a hospital-based emergency department, like moderate-complexity blood testing and advanced imaging, and provides care for most emergent illnesses such as heart attack, stroke and minor trauma. Patients requiring admission or transfer will follow the same process as they would if they were entering Piedmont Mountainside Hospital’s emergency room in Jasper.

You can reach the Ellijay ER at (706) 515-4000.

Key Facts:

• Located in Jasper, Georgia
• Staffed by over 400 employees and 200 physicians
• Provides 24-hour emergency care, plus general surgical and diagnostic services, including:
  - Heart Care
  - Orthopaedic Care
  - Sleep Services
  - Women’s Care
  - Wound Care

Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit health system and a recognized leader in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Across Georgia, Piedmont serves communities representing 85% of the state’s population through 27 hospitals, 113 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations, and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. With nearly 50,000 caregivers and more than 4.5 million patients served, Piedmont offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a growing, mission-driven organization committed to making a positive difference in every life we touch.  

At Piedmont, we believe it's always time to get better.

Time to build on our reputation of excellence and enhance our services to deliver a whole new level of compassionate care, and time for discovering new treatment options while providing technology and tools that give patients the information they need - and the voice they deserve in choosing their healthcare.

Of course, the power of technology will never replace the power of a personal touch. That's why at Piedmont, we build long-term patient relationships and strong connections within our communities. What started as a single hospital a century ago has grown into an integrated healthcare system of 11 hospitals and close to 100 physician and specialist offices across greater Atlanta and North Georgia.

Piedmont’s purpose to make a positive difference in every life we touch is our Promise, and it governs our delivery of holistic patient-centric care. And we keep this promise every day. From our patients and their families, to our employees, volunteers, vendors and communities – making a positive difference is not just what we do, it’s who we are. Our team is committed to a common set of priorities aimed at creating a one-of-a-kind experience that always puts the patient first.

Nicknamed "The First Mountain City," Jasper is located 50 miles north of Atlanta, Georgia. It is also known as the Marble Capital of Georgia. Especially unique is the pink marble as seen at the historic Tate House. Several local attractions draw the interest of sightseers annually.

The city's small town atmosphere lends itself to a friendly, mountain experience with good local restaurants, such as the Woodbridge Inn where Chef Hans Rueffert prepares a daily delight of signature dishes. Taste the local wines of Sharp Mountain Vineyards, golf the links at Big Canoe or Bent Tree, and explore the area's Cherokee heritage.

Just a short drive from Jasper is the town of Talking Rock where you will find antique shops, a historic school house museum and artists' displays.