Hospitalist Physicians in Athens, GA
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Location: Athens, GA 30606
Description:
Description
TeamHealth is seeking a dedicated and compassionate hospitalist admitting physician to join our dynamic team at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, Georgia. As a hospitalist, you will play a vital role in the care of our admitted patients, working closely with specialists, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes. Our team at St. Mary's serves as the core teaching faculty for an internal medicine (IM) residency program, so if you are passionate about teaching, this position is a great fit for you! We can sponsor J-1 and H-1B Visas at this location so Visa clinicians are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities:
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City Description
Athens is home to the University of Georgia, and is located just 60 miles outside of Atlanta. This area offers an incredible creative and performing arts scene immersed in southern charm. Whether you're looking to enjoy walking, biking, hiking, kayaking, and more at one of the many nature parks, or you want to get out and enjoy critically-acclaimed restaurants, shop downtown, or check out local artist's at the numerous galleries and museums, Athens has it all!
Facility Description
St. Mary's, for more than 116 years, has served the communities of Northeast Georgia and is 1 of 88 hospitals in the Trinity Health System, one of the nation's largest Catholic health care systems. St. Mary's Family Birth Center, offers modern spacious rooms with state-of-the-art equipment, award-winning care, where most women can labor, deliver, and recover in one private room-along with NICU.
Job Benefits
- Excellent compensation
- Great health benefits
- RVU program
- Flexible scheduling
- Sign-on and relocation incentives
- Opportunity to teach residents
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program
- Association with a leading physician practice in the U.S.
- Stability of a respected industry leader
- Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career
- Practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealth's national Patient Safety Organization
TeamHealth is seeking a dedicated and compassionate hospitalist admitting physician to join our dynamic team at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, Georgia. As a hospitalist, you will play a vital role in the care of our admitted patients, working closely with specialists, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes. Our team at St. Mary's serves as the core teaching faculty for an internal medicine (IM) residency program, so if you are passionate about teaching, this position is a great fit for you! We can sponsor J-1 and H-1B Visas at this location so Visa clinicians are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Perform initial assessments and admissions of patients from the emergency department or direct transfers
- Collaborate with consulting physicians and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
- Conduct thorough history and physical examinations upon admission
- Develop treatment plans and update families on patient progress
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Board-certified or board-eligible in internal medicine (IM) or family medicine (FM)
- Active medical license to practice in Georgia
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Admitting shift is 12 hours from 10am to 10pm
- Schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off
- No outpatient duties or call required
California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/
City Description
Athens is home to the University of Georgia, and is located just 60 miles outside of Atlanta. This area offers an incredible creative and performing arts scene immersed in southern charm. Whether you're looking to enjoy walking, biking, hiking, kayaking, and more at one of the many nature parks, or you want to get out and enjoy critically-acclaimed restaurants, shop downtown, or check out local artist's at the numerous galleries and museums, Athens has it all!
Facility Description
St. Mary's, for more than 116 years, has served the communities of Northeast Georgia and is 1 of 88 hospitals in the Trinity Health System, one of the nation's largest Catholic health care systems. St. Mary's Family Birth Center, offers modern spacious rooms with state-of-the-art equipment, award-winning care, where most women can labor, deliver, and recover in one private room-along with NICU.
Job Benefits
- Excellent compensation
- Great health benefits
- RVU program
- Flexible scheduling
- Sign-on and relocation incentives
- Opportunity to teach residents
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program
- Association with a leading physician practice in the U.S.
- Stability of a respected industry leader
- Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career
- Practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealth's national Patient Safety Organization