Orthopedic Surgery- Athens, GA

Piedmont Healthcare is currently recruiting board-certified general orthopedic surgeons to service our communities in Athens, Monroe, Commerce, and Bethlehem, GA. This is a great opportunity to join a nationally recognized healthcare system as well as an excellent orthopedic program in the beautiful community in Athens - home of the University of Georgia Bulldogs. The ideal candidate is a board-certified general orthopedic surgeon with the motivation to bring additional high-quality patient care to an already thriving medical community. The physician should possess the skill set to perform routine general orthopedic procedures. The best candidate suited for this position will want to pursue an interest in the community surrounding Piedmont Athens and also possess leadership skills to further develop the orthopedic program. This is a great opportunity to join the robust orthopedic department at our Oconee Health campus in Watkinsville that consists of excellently trained staff to include: General orthopedics Sports Medicine Joint/Adult Reconstruction Trauma orthopedics surgery Hand/Wrist Surgery Piedmont Athens Regional has been chosen as a Georgia affiliate for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the official healthcare provider for the University of Georgia Athletic Association. The hospital also serves as an educational training site for the 160 medical students of the Augusta University/UGA Medical Partnership. Along with receiving an A for The Leapfrog Group's Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grades, Leapfrog named Piedmont Athens Regional a Top Teaching Hospital - the only hospital in Georgia and one of 53 nationally to earn this designation. Piedmont Healthcare is a top-rated system with award-winning hospitals and employees. Comprised of over 23 hospitals, more than 2,500 employed physicians, and over 1,600 physician and specialist offices across greater Atlanta and North Georgia, Piedmont Healthcare is a fast-growing, recognized leader in delivering expert care. Piedmont offers: Competitive Salary with productivity bonus Comprehensive Benefits Epic EMR Physician Governance Quality, Service, and Reputation Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

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