Seeking a Wound Care physician in Southeast Georgia

East Georgia Regional Medical Center is seeking a BC/BE Wound Care physician for a hospital, clinic-based solo practice. Wound Care fellowship (with certificate) required. GS preferred, following residency/practice.

Special Requirement / Skills: General Surgery residency

• Outpatient only - with the opportunity to perform optional general surgery procedures - one day a week
• One office
• Call Coverage - N/A; back up available from another General Surgeon
• Wound care clinic in Medical Office Building adjacent to hospital, 5 exam rooms; 2 hyperbaric chambers
• Statesboro is a simple 50-minute drive to Savannah!

Competitive financial package being offered (salary based on MGMA guidelines)

• Incentive based on WRVUs
• Vacation
• CME, Medical Insurance
• Malpractice Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Relocation Expenses
• Commencement/Sign-on Bonus
• Potential for Fellowship Stipend
• Potential for Medical Education Debt Assistance

East Georgia Regional's healthcare team consists of approximately 1000 associates and over 120 physicians representing a wide range of specialties. The hospital offers a 24-hour emergency department, a Level II neonatal center, same-day surgery and ambulatory care, a pain management center, a wound care clinic, two cardiac catherization labs, and state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures including digital mammography, MRI, CT, PET/CT, nuclear medicine, and interventional cardiology/radiology. There are 9 OBGYNs, 21 PCPs, 3 General Surgeons on staff. Large referral base. Robust hospitalist program with 10 Hospitalists (8 daytimers and 2 nocturnists).

Statesboro, the largest city in Bulloch County (service area 225,000+) in southeast Georgia, is home to Georgia Southern University (enrollment 25,000), the third largest university in the state. A progressive and growing community, Statesboro provides an exceptional quality of life, low cost of living, with an abundance of cultural and recreational opportunities, including hiking and bike trails, a botanical garden, a family water park, vineyards, a performing arts center and excellent shopping. Bulloch County has 16 public schools and three private and parochial schools. East Georgia Regional Medical Center is a 150-bed, acute-care hospital featuring a Women's Pavilion and an adjacent medical office building.

This hospital is partially owned by physicians.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate, or lease 60+ hospitals in 15 states with approximately 13,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical, and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings. From Alaska to Florida, and Pennsylvania to Arizona, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year. Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.