Surgical Oncologist

Company: Piedmont Healthcare
Location: Athens
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Piedmont Healthcare is currently seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Surgical Oncologist physician to support our rapidly growing and evolving program at our Athens, GA campus. This opportunity will allow the candidate to join a practicing physician and team in a well-established and very busy practice setting while providing excellent patient care. The ideal physician will have the passion to help make Piedmont Healthcare and our patients better, and, to help support and expand the clinical excellence known that defines the Piedmont Healthcare family. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform hospital rounds on inpatients to include surgical floor and intensive care units
• Communicate patient condition changes to physician and coordinate care
• Interact with nursing staff, pharmacy, radiology and other service lines in hospital
• Answer ER calls
• Perform H&Ps, consults, and write progress notes on inpatients
• Assist with care of patients in the clinic along with performing procedures in the hospital setting Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is a rapidly growing 350-bed facility (about to expand to 420 beds in early 2022) which offers comprehensive healthcare services to a large part of northeast Georgia. We have excellent staff who prioritize quality and service. The community is a college town (home to the University of Georgia) with a vibrant economy and a diverse culture. These and many other factors make Athens a desirable place to live and work. Piedmont Healthcare is a top-rated system with award winning hospitals and employees comprised of 22 hospitals and facilities, more than 2,500 physicians, and over 700 clinic practice locations across greater Atlanta and North Georgia. With over 1 million outpatient encounters, you will have the opportunity to see and treat a variety of medical conditions. Piedmont Healthcare is a fast-growing, recognized leader in delivering expert care. Metro Atlanta's vibrant economy fuels a wealth of global communities and diverse cultural experiences, while the state of Georgia offers coastline beaches and mountain views. Live and work with the best at Piedmont in the big and small towns of the Peach State. Piedmont offers:
  • Highly Competitive Salary and wRVU-based incentives
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • 401K with employer contribution
  • Epic EMR
  • Quality, Service, and Reputation To be considered for opportunities with Piedmont Healthcare, please email .

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