General Surgery Residency Program Director - Augusta, GA

Britt Medical; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

General Surgery Residency Program Director – Augusta, GA is seeking an experienced surgeon to lead and develop a new General Surgery residency. This role blends clinical practice with protected time for leadership and administration.

The Program Director will oversee the residency, develop curriculum and policies, ensure ACGME compliance, recruit and mentor residents, coordinate rotations, and collaborate with a dedicated faculty while maintaining an active general surgery practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape a developing General Surgery Residency Program
• Maintain responsibility for the program’s leadership, administration and daily operations
• Develop curriculum, policies and educational initiatives
• Ensure continued compliance with ACGME requirements and state approvals
• Recruit, mentor and evaluate residents
• Coordinate clinical rotations across multiple departments
• Work alongside an experienced and committed faculty team
• Maintain an active general surgery practice
• Hospital-employed position
• Highly competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

Job description

General Surgery Residency Program Director – Augusta, Georgia

A leading regional healthcare organization is seeking an experienced General Surgeon to lead and further develop a new General Surgery Residency Program in Augusta, Georgia. This position combines clinical practice with significant protected effort devoted to program leadership and administration.

The Program Director will oversee the organization and operation of the residency while fostering a high-quality educational environment that prepares residents for a variety of surgical careers.

Position Highlights

• Lead and shape a developing General Surgery Residency Program
• Maintain responsibility for the program’s leadership, administration and daily operations
• Develop curriculum, policies and educational initiatives
• Ensure continued compliance with ACGME requirements and state approvals
• Recruit, mentor and evaluate residents
• Coordinate clinical rotations across multiple departments
• Work alongside an experienced and committed faculty team
• Maintain an active general surgery practice
• Hospital-employed position
• Highly competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

About Augusta

Augusta is Georgia’s second-largest city and offers an attractive combination of affordability, history, culture and outdoor recreation. The area features a vibrant downtown with locally owned restaurants, shops and entertainment, along with a growing arts scene and a variety of desirable surrounding communities.

The region’s mild climate supports year-round recreation, including kayaking along the Savannah River and Augusta Canal and boating, fishing and swimming at nearby Clarks Hill Lake. Augusta is also internationally recognized as the home of the Masters Tournament and offers abundant golf opportunities, strong schools and excellent housing value.