Thoracic and General Surgeon Needed in the Southeast!

Archbold South Georgia Surgical is growing their well-established surgical practice by adding a BC/BE Thoracic (non-cardiac) Surgeon. The six surgeons and medical staff at ASGS take great pride in providing patients with innovative and compassionate surgical care, with a special focus on minimally invasive treatment options.

Position Details

• Elective Thoracic Practice
• Minimally Invasive experience required
• 1:6 Call shared with General Surgery
• Must be willing to take general surgery call including emergency and trauma - Level Three Trauma Center
• Intuitive Surgical ION Platform and navi bronch with 3 full-time pulmonologists and a Lung Nodule clinic and coordinator
• Full oncology center with Emory-Winship Cancer center partnership and availability of Cesium Mesh
• Three daVinci Xi Robotic Surgery units with block time
• Teaching / Co-surgeon console for Xi Robotic units
• Experienced General /Thoracic Surgeon mentor with several hundred robotic thoracic cases
• Dedicated PA for office and OR

Archbold Memorial is a growing regional healthcare system that operates four hospitals, four nursing homes, a behavioral health facility, home health agencies (which include home health and hospice services) and a network of clinics and facilities in a 12-county area of South Georgia. Archbold employs more than 2,700 people and partners with more than 200 qualified medical staff specialists.

Archbold Memorial facilities are accredited by the Joint Commission. Recognized as a Top Hospital in Georgia by Georgia Trend Magazine for seven consecutive years. Archbold Memorial (in Thomasville, GA) is Archbold’s largest hospital with 264 beds. Affiliate hospitals, also in Georgia, include Achbold Brooks in Quitman, Archbold Grady in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell in Camilla, totaling 615 licensed beds.

Since 1925, Archbold Memorial has provided high quality, patient-focused healthcare in a cost-effective manner. Archbold’s dedicated staff and advanced facilities have helped the organization maintain an excellent reputation.

System Assets

• New state-of-the-art Emergency, Surgery and Intensive Care facilities, and new private patient rooms
• Neurosurgery coverage 24/7
• Three daVinci Xi Robotic Surgery units
• Full service homecare network— hospice, home health, home medical equipment and infusion and pharmacy services
• Inpatient, Outpatient and In-home Dialysis
• 3D Mammography
• Award-winning interventional cardiology program
• Highest utilization rate in the region for transradial approach of cardiac catheterization
• Cardiology clinical research, including recent C-PORT study with Johns Hopkins
• Radiation oncology, medical oncology, hematology and support services in one location
• The first and only hospital to partner with the Emory Winship Cancer Institute (the only NCI designated cancer center in Georgia) for clinical trials
• Region’s only  Gamma Knife Perfexion, non-invasive brain surgery technology

Thomasville is internationally known for its piney woods, hunting, and warm, welcoming locals. Downtown Thomasville is charming with tree-lined brick streets and thriving businesses. We are situated 30 miles above Tallahassee, the capital of Florida and 1 hour from the Gulf Coast. The family-centered city has strong private and public educational opportunities, and outstanding sports and fitness facilities for youth sports and adult fitness and healthy living opportunities. Downtown Thomasville’s pedestrian friendly, tree-lined, brick streets feature an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants selling southern-made goods and internationally designed clothing and home décor. The local arts and culture scene is thriving, with youth and adult programming and instruction provided by the Thomasville Center for the Arts. Thomasville is commonly known as a destination for those who love the outdoors. Favorite outdoor local pastimes include river kayaking; quail, duck, dove, deer, and turkey hunting; fishing; golf; tennis; bird watching; running; and biking. Thomasville is many things to different people. It’s a thriving small town known for its southern hospitality and easy way of life. But it also touts amenities and attractions of a much larger community—quality healthcare, education, thriving churches, and a broad range of entertainment and recreational activities.