General Surgery Physician Job with Northeast Georgia Health System in Dawsonville, GA

Northeast Georgia Health System is  currently recruiting a  General Surgeon to  join our  growing  surgical team for our new Dawsonville hospital location. This brand-new facility will be opening in the Spring of 2024 in order to meet the growing needs of our Northeast Georgia market!    If you  are an experienced surgeon with a passion for excellence in patient care, equally competent clinical skills, and are team oriented please apply! 

We are located in one of the fastest growing areas in the state. The ideal candidate is an experienced surgeon interested in a bread and butter, elective outpatient surgery practice in our Dawsonville market. A dedicated APP will work alongside the surgeon and assist with rounding, clinic.

Education, Training, & Experience

• Medical Doctor
• Board Certified in General Surgery
• Demonstrated interest in endoscopy and colonoscopy
• Ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of Georgia
• Functions appropriately as part of care delivery team through efficient use of resources and skills, both their own and those of other provider and staff
• Excellent clinical skills
• Team oriented
• At least 3 years of surgical experience required

Opportunity  Overview

• Brand new facility located on GA 400 opening in April 2024
• Start date will align with the opening of that hospital location
• Facility will have 3 ORs with an Endovascular suite, emergency services and 16 beds. Clinic space will be in the attached Medical Office Building along with other NGPG specialties.
• Supported by our Level I Trauma Center TACS team and subspecialty surgical support
• Opportunity does not support MIS
• Clinic 2-3 days per week
• EMR Platform - EPIC
• 24/7 Hospitalist coverage.
• Full diagnostic imaging

Benefits of Working at Northeast Georgia Health System

• Excellent Compensation and Benefits package
• Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Available
• Malpractice Coverage Provided
• NGHS is a Teaching Hospital with a growing GME program  consisting of 6 residency and 2 fellowship programs
• America’s 50 Best Hospitals – Healthgrades
• Recognized in recent years as Georgia’s #1 Hospital for overall hospital care, overall surgical care, heart care, orthopedic surgery, women’s care and more
• Thriving economy, low cost of living, and Award-Winning Schools
• Endless Outdoor Activities including hiking, biking, and world-class water sports on Lake Lanier   
• Short Commute only 45 minutes to Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson International airport, and 45 minutes to the North Georgia Mountains

Northeast Georgia Health System – Dramatically Different

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) is physician lead and professionally managed.  It is one of the largest multi-specialty groups in Georgia, bringing together more than 600+ talented physicians and advanced practitioners representing 40 specialties at over 95 locations. NGPG is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), which serves more than 1,300,000 people in more than 19 counties across the region.    As part of NGHS, patients of NGPG have a direct connection to Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s  five hospital campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Habersham, Barrow and Lumpkin counties.   

Please email CV to Jennifer McCalla, Physician Recruitment.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG), one of the largest multi-specialty groups in Georgia, brings together more than 400+ talented physicians and advanced practitioners representing 30 specialties at over 70 locations. NGPG is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), which serves more than 1,000,000 people in more than 13 counties across the region.  As part of NGHS, patients of NGPG have a direct connection to Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s three hospital campuses in Gainesville, Braselton and Barrow County.  Learn more about our awarded services at  www.nghs.com.