? (Urgent) Medical Staff Credentialing Director
Company: Piedmont Healthcare
Location: Athens
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is currently recruiting a
Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon/Medical Director for our surgicalist
program in the beautiful town of Athens, Georgia. Along with the
clinical duties of this position, the department is also seeking an
eligible candidate to perform the duties of the Medical Director
for our growing Trauma II facility. This is an excellent
opportunity for a candidate to build a surgical/clinical practice
and also to have the opportunity to actively engaged with the
medical team at Piedmont Athens as well as other physician leaders
across the system. Piedmont Athens is seeking a strong leader to
continue building the team of clinicians in order to provide our
patients the excellent quality of care that is customary in all of
the Piedmont facilities across the state of Georgia. Trauma and
Critical Care expertise is important . Candidates must possess the
skill set to perform routine emergency general surgery procedures
as well as acute care surgery. Most procedures are minimally
invasive with some complex cases in our Level II Trauma Center.
Piedmont Athens Hospital has an excellent critical care team to
assist in the care of patients in the ICU, as well as other
clinical service lines to support the full scope of patient care at
the highest level. The work schedule consists of a rotation of
days/nights shifts on a monthly basis: 7 days on with approximately
12-14-hour shifts; The team is comprised of SIX surgicalists, and
additional APP support. The administrative duties included in the
position as medical director is manageable to achieve an acceptable
work/life balance with additional compensation in the package.
Comprised of 23 hospitals, more than 3,500 employed physicians, and
over 1600 physician and specialist offices across Georgia, Piedmont
Healthcare is a fast-growing, recognized leader in delivering
expert care. Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is a rapidly growing
420 bed facility 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. Epic EMR Quality, Service, and Reputation We are
unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at
this time."
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