Wound, Burn and Ostomy Physician

Piedmont Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a full-time physician to lead the Outpatient Wound Care Program. This role focuses on preventing amputations through collaboration with various specialties, ensuring exceptional patient care, and promoting community awareness of the program. The position offers competitive compensation, loan assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement planning and allowances for professional development. Join a dedicated team committed to improving patient outcomes in a charming city with a low cost of living and easy access to major metropolitan areas.

Benefits

Insurance options for medical/dental/vision/disability/life

Liability insurance for professional practice

403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans

CME travel allowances

Professional membership allowances

Publications allowances

Qualifications

• Board certified in relevant surgical fields.
• Fellowship training through an ACGME accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient experience through quality care.
• Serve as a physician leader in marketing the Wound Care Program.

Skills

Board certification in General Surgery

Board certification in Plastic Surgery

Board certification in Vascular Surgery

Experience in managing diabetes

Wound Certification

Education

Post graduate fellowship training

Job description

Role: To be the leading full time physician that will coordinate with Vascular in preventing amputations in the Outpatient Wound Care Program at the Piedmont Augusta campus in Georgia. This location is a 581 bed hospital specializing in adult care. Our Wound & Hyperbaric Center is a hospital outpatient program providing treatment for problem and chronic wounds and hyperbaric treatments.

Location: Augusta, Georgia is a beautiful mid-sized city located on the border of Georgia and South Carolina with loads of southern charm. In addition the cost of living is very attractive, and there is easy driving access to several of the South s largest major metropolitan areas, including Atlanta, Charlotte, and Charleston.

Our Program: We strive to improve function and quality of life for patients through excellent patient care, advanced wound care with personalized treatment plans guided by evidenced based treatment plans.

Staffing Design: Our Outpatient Wound and HBO Center is designed to have two physicians running clinics and supervising Hyperbaric. The Center is open five days a week with clinics that allow two Physicians to work concurrently. Presently, we have one full time physician and three private practice physicians.

Qualifications:

• Board certified in General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, or Vascular Surgery
• Post graduate fellowship training through an ACGME accredited program
• New graduates/experienced candidates will be considered
• Experience in managing diabetes and patients with a high risk for amputations
• Wound Certification desired however can be obtained within one year of hire date

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional patient experience through quality care and healed outcomes
• Serve as a physician leader in marketing our Wound Care Program within the community in collaboration with the Manager of Outpatient Wound and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
• Advocate in the development of a new program involving amputation prevention in collaboration with Vascular, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Diabetes Education and Wound Care
• Embrace team participation with skilled and experienced nurses

Compensation:

• Competitive compensation package+.
• Up to 100k in loan assistance with 5 year commitment?

Benefit Package:

• Contracts include: Insurance; Group plan options for medical/dental/vision/disability/life.
• Liability insurance for professional practice provided.
• 403(b), 457(b) available for tax deferred retirement planning.
• Allowances for CME travel, professional membership, publications provided.