Trauma Surgeon Medical Director

Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits

Epic EMR

Physician Governance

Quality, Service, and Reputation

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, Georgia, seeks a board-certified Trauma Surgeon Medical Director to lead our surgicalist program in a Level II trauma center.

The role blends clinical and administrative duties, with a rotating 7-on/7-off schedule and opportunities to build a surgical practice while engaging with Piedmont physicians across the system.

Join a team of top clinicians, enjoy comprehensive benefits and competitive salary in a vibrant college town.

Qualifications

• Board-certified with a minimum of three years of experience.
• Trauma and Critical Care expertise.
• Ability to perform routine emergency general surgery procedures as well as acute care surgery.
• Experience in a Level II Trauma Center is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical and administrative activities as Medical Director of the surgicalist program.
• Collaborate with Piedmont Athens medical team and physician leaders across the system.
• Manage a rotating days/nights schedule (7 days on, 7 days off; 12–14 hour shifts).
• Support a high-quality patient care culture and continuous team development.

Skills

Trauma surgery

Critical care

Clinical leadership

Epic EMR

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is currently recruiting a board-certified Trauma Surgeon Medical Director for our surgicalist program in the beautiful town of Athens, Georgia. This position will consist of clinical and administrative duties at our growing Trauma II facility, Piedmont Athens Regional.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate to build a surgical/clinical practice and also to have the opportunity to actively engaged with the medical team at Piedmont Athens as well as other physician leaders across the system. The surgicalist team at Piedmont Athens consist of a group of top clinicians seeking a strong leader to continue building the team in order to provide the patients excellent quality of care that is customary in all of the Piedmont facilities across the state of Georgia.

The ideal candidate will be board certified with a minimum of three years of experience. Trauma and Critical Care expertise is important. Candidates must possess the skill set to perform routine emergency general surgery procedures as well as acute care surgery. Most procedures are minimally invasive with some complex cases in our Level II Trauma Center. Piedmont Athens Hospital has an excellent critical care team to assist in the care of patients in the ICU, as well as other clinical service lines to support the full scope of patient care at the highest level.

The work schedule consists of a rotation of days/nights shifts on a monthly basis: 7 days on with approximately 12-14-hour shifts; 7 days off. The team is comprised of six surgicalists, and additional APP support. The administrative duties included in the position as medical director is manageable to achieve an acceptable work/life balance with additional compensation in the package.

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is a rapidly growing 420 bed facility which offers comprehensive healthcare services to a large part of northeast Georgia. We have excellent staff who prioritize quality and service. The community is a college town (home to the University of Georgia) with a vibrant economy and a diverse culture. These and many other factors make Athens a desirable place to live and work.

Piedmont offers:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Epic EMR
• Physician Governance
• Quality, Service, and Reputation

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.