Description Specialization:Surgery General
Job Summary:Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a General Surgery Program Director to lead their new General Surgery GME Residency Program in Augusta, GA. This surgeon is responsible for the leadership, organization, operation, and general administration of the General Surgery Residency Program. This role ensures compliance with ACGME requirements while fostering a high-quality educational environment that supports residents pursuing diverse pathways. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated, surgical leader to continue shaping and lead this residency program.
Qualified Candidates:- MD/DO
- Board Certified in General Surgery
- 3 years of educational / administrative experience
- Willing to work clinically and devote a significant amount of professional effort to program administration
- Strong administrative and team building skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Have a current, or be able to obtain an unrestricted license to practice in Georgia - not subject to any restrictions, probationary terms or conditions
- No history of license to practice being revoked, restricted or suspended by any professional licensing agency in any state or jurisdiction
- Have current, unrestricted DEA registration
Responsibilities will include:- Authority and accountability for the operation of the General Surgery residency program
- Development of curriculum, policies, and procedures for the program
- Maintaining ACGME accreditation, compliance, and state approval
- Recruiting residents into the program and developing evaluation process for performance
- Participating in competency evaluations of residents
- Additional responsibilities to ensure program of excellence
- Strong, committed faculty team with deep experience and knowledge
- Coordinate rotations across multiple departments
- Ensure curriculum supports diverse career pathways and specialties
Incentive/Benefits Package:- Employed position through HCA Healthcare Physician Services Group (PSG)
- Highly competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short & long term disability options, 401k and more
- PTO & CME time / allowance
- Occurrence-based malpractice
About Augusta, Georgia:Nestled along the banks of the Savannah River, Georgia's second largest city offers its visitors and residents a traditional Southern charm plus all the perks of metro living - arts, culture, shopping, educational opportunities, fine cuisine, state-of-the-art healthcare, and sports. Here you can literally soak up the best of all worlds.
Join a community in the second largest city in Georgia! Doctors Hospital is centrally located in Augusta in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), with surrounding cities like Evans, Martinez, Grovetown, Harlem, Appling, Thomson, North Augusta, Aiken and more! The area is one of the fastest growing communities in the state of Georgia. Augusta is a rare find - a perfect mix of nature, history, diversified industry, and excellent housing value. The area also has a thriving art scene and vibrant downtown life with restaurants, shops, and bars that all add to the high quality of life. There is also year-round golf, as one would expect, with Augusta being the home to the Masters Golf Tournament each year. The CSRA is the perfect place to live for those who love outdoor activities with family and friends. The mild climate allows for year-round outdoor activities including kayaking in the Savannah River or Augusta Canal, and swimming, boating, fishing and more in Clark's Hill Lake (aka Strom Thurmond). If you're looking for a vacation or short getaway, Augusta is within three hours of picturesque beaches and mountains around the Southeast.
Money Magazine named Evans, Georgia, as the #1 Best Place to Live in America. These amenities along with a strong public school system are a part of the many reasons you should consider Doctors Hospital for your next healthcare career.
