Trauma Surgeon Medical Director

Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Epic EMR

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, GA, is recruiting a board-certified Trauma Surgeon Medical Director for our surgicalist program. This role combines clinical duties with administrative leadership to grow a Level II trauma service.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of trauma/critical care experience and can perform routine emergency general surgery and acute care procedures, with a focus on quality and patient safety. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• Board-certified with minimum three years of experience in Trauma or Critical Care.
• Ability to perform routine emergency general surgery and acute care procedures.
• Strong leadership and collaboration with medical teams across the system.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical trauma program in a Level II trauma center.
• Oversee medical director responsibilities and surgicalist scheduling.
• Collaborate with surgeons, APPs, and hospital leadership to maintain high-quality patient care.

Skills

Board-certified

Trauma/Critical care

Clinical leadership

Emergency general surgery

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.