Job Information  

Job ID: 15780

Position # 00015382

The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) in the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University (AU) and Augusta University Health are seeking family physician Hospitalists to support its service and education programs.  These positions are in response to anticipated growth of the AU Health primary care clinical services and the Family Medicine Residency Program.  Full time positions as a Hospitalist or a blend of a Hospitalist and a Clinician Educator are available. The DFM is interested in energetic and motivated individuals who will help develop the clinical and academic program as a regional and national leader.

The AU Health System includes a 478-bed adult hospital, a 154-bed children’s hospital, and a Critical Care Center housing a 13-county Level I Trauma Center on its main campus in Augusta, GA and more than 80 outpatient practice sites on campus and in surrounding communities.  These hospitalist positions are located on the main campus. 

Department Marketing Statement  

Nestled along the banks of the Savannah River, Augusta is the second oldest and second largest city in Georgia and home to MCG, established in 1828, which is one of the nation’s 10 largest medical schools.  The greater metropolitan area offers a small-town feel with big-city flair – arts, culture, shopping, fine cuisine, sports, and a host of recreational pursuits are paired with low cost of living and picturesque friendly neighborhoods. Augusta is renowned internationally as home of the Masters Golf Tournament – drawing spectators from across the globe. Known as the Garden City, Augusta with its flower-studded beauty and grace has a well-earned reputation for tradition, hospitality, and heritage. A short 2-hour drive gives you access to the world’s busiest airport in Atlanta. You will also enjoy close proximity to the Atlantic coast, the Blue Ridge Mountains and other historic cities, including Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC.

Minimum Requirements  

Candidates must have completed an ACGME or AOA accredited Family Medicine Residency Program and be board certified, or board eligible. BLS and ACLS certification is also required. Yearly guaranteed salary is competitive and negotiable. Robust benefit package to include medical, dental, and reimbursement for CME and dues/subscriptions.

How To Apply  

To be considered an applicant for this position your must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty.

Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.

Background Check  

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review.  For specific positions, the final candidate may be subject to a (pre-employment) physical, drug screen, and/or credit check.

The final candidate will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree in the form of an original transcript.  Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

Equal Employment Opportunity  

Augusta University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. Also, Augusta University is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.