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BAS Healthcare

Surgery - General Physician

BAS Healthcare, Decatur

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Location:
Decatur, GA

Decatur offers a vibrant, walkable community with excellent dining and cultural attractions just minutes from downtown Atlanta. This charming city combines small-town ambiance with big-city accessibility, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking work-life balance.

Facility:
This is a well-established hospital that provides comprehensive surgical services to the community. The facility is part of a respected healthcare system with multiple locations across the Atlanta metropolitan area, offering diverse clinical experiences and professional growth opportunities.

Opportunity:
Board Certification Eligible - Surgery - General

Job Details:
• One week on, one week off schedule (Monday through Sunday, 7am to 7pm)
• Average of 10 patient encounters per shift
• Must be proficient in a wide range of general surgery procedures for adults, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• Experience with trauma cases preferred
• Laparoscopic surgery skills required including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and Nissen fundoplication
• Head/neck surgery (including thyroid) procedures preferred
• Chest wall/pleural procedures preferred
• Breast surgery experience preferred
• OB/GYN surgical skills including cesarean section, D&C, and hysterectomy preferred
• Liver surgery capabilities preferred
• GI endoscopy experience (both upper and lower including sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy)
• Ventilation management, chest tube insertion, central line insertion, and PA catheter placement
• Vascular surgery experience preferred including aneurysm repairs, arterial bypass, and AV shunt
• Plastic surgery experience preferred
• Pediatric surgery experience preferred for cases including artesias, abdominal wall defects, and diaphragmatic hernia
• Must possess ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• Must have active Georgia medical license
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 21 days

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.