Medical Staff Credentialing Director

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.

Along with the clinical duties of this position, the department is

also seeking an eligible candidate to perform the duties of the

Medical Director for our growing Trauma II facility. 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. Piedmont Athens is seeking a strong

leader to continue building the team of clinicians in order to

provide our patients the excellent quality of care that is

customary in all of the Piedmont facilities across the state of

Georgia. 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; 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. Comprised of 23 hospitals, more than

3,500 employed physicians, and over 1600 physician and specialist

offices across Georgia, Piedmont Healthcare is a fast-growing,

recognized leader in delivering expert care. 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. Epic EMR Quality, Service, and Reputation We are unable to

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