Surgery - General Physician

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.