Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician - Augusta, GA

The Augusta GA Health Care System is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician to join our dedicated team. This role is critical in delivering high-quality emergency medical care to our nation’s Veterans. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in emergency care, demonstrate clinical excellence, and be committed to improving outcomes in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

• Diagnose and manage acute and life‑threatening medical emergencies.
• Perform high‑acuity emergency procedures including, but not limited to, intubation, central line placement, cricothyrotomy, and pericardiocentesis.
• Provide oversight and supervision to Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants).
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care in the VA’s electronic health record system, in accordance with VA policy.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and required compliance programs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

• Board Certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM).
• Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory.
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent emergency department (ED) experience preferred.
• Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Valid DEA registration (if prescribing controlled substances).
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

• Completion of Focused Provider Practice Evaluation (FPPE) upon onboarding.
• Ongoing Provider Practice Evaluation (OPPE) conducted quarterly.
• Must comply with ACEP guidelines for emergency care standards.
• Completion of annual HIPAA training and VA EHR system competency required.