Primary Care Opportunities in Augusta, GA

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a Board Certified/Eligible Primary Care Physician to join our practices in the Augusta, GA area at our new hospital campus location at Piedmont Augusta.

The ideal provider will have a passion for medicine, a proven track record for delivery quality patient care, and the desire to continue building a practice. This position affords the opportunity to assume an established practice with room to add new patients, collaborate with other primary care providers and an extensive specialty network. Additionally, as the largest healthcare system in the State of Georgia, Piedmont Healthcare has future opportunities for physicians interested in leadership

Requirements & Highlights

• Physician friendly and transparent Practice located in North Augusta, SC
• Outpatient Practice working a 40+ hour work week Monday through Friday.
• An average of 25-30 patients per day
• 4.5 day work week
• The hours of the Practice are 8:00am – 5:00pm M-Th and 8:00 am- 12:00 PM F
• The Primary Care candidate will be expected to share outpatient call with other physician providers for patients in our Primary Care group. The Primary Care candidate is not expected to provide call coverage for Emergency Departments or inpatient treatment facilities.
•  Procedures include joint injections, minor dermatology and office based procedures
• Full sub-specialty support in Augusta, GA at Piedmont Augusta Hospital
• Mid-level support includes CMA, NP, PA and Clinical Leads
• EMR is Epic with exceptional training for the highest amount of efficiency

The ideal candidate will be;

• Either Board Eligible or Board Certified in either Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or Med-Ped
• Fellowship training will be considered
• visa sponsorship will be considered (must consider filing criteria)

Compensation:

•  The base salary is based on MGMA and varies depending on each candidate.
  • 2 year salary guarantee and then production based
  • Will receive production from mid-levels
• Annual quality bonus
• Signing Bonus in the form of a forgivable loan up to 75K
• Relocation Allowance paid with receipts provided
• 100% malpractice coverage
• CME allowance
• 401k with employer match
• Up to 100K in Loan assistance with a 5 year commitment

Benefits Provided:

• 100% group health & dental insurance for employee and family
• Vision insurance offered
• Life insurance offered
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment offered
• Short and Long Term Disability offered
• Accidental Insurance offered
• Critical Illness offered
• 401k with employer match

Comprised of over 23 hospitals, more than 2,500 employed physicians, and over 1600 physician and specialist offices across greater Atlanta and North Georgia, Piedmont Healthcare is a fast-growing, recognized leader in delivering expert care. 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.

For immediate consideration, 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.