Wound Care- Augusta GA!

Piedmont Augusta – Wound Care Physician

Role: To be the leading full time physician that will coordinate with Vascular in preventing amputations in the Outpatient Wound Care Program at the Piedmont Augusta campus in Georgia. This location is a 581 bed hospital specializing in adult care. Our Wound & Hyperbaric Center is a hospital outpatient program providing treatment for problem and chronic wounds and hyperbaric treatments.

Location: Augusta, Georgia is a beautiful mid-sized city located on the border of Georgia and South Carolina with loads of southern charm. In addition the cost of living is very attractive, and there is easy driving access to several of the South’s largest major metropolitan areas, including Atlanta, Charlotte, and Charleston.

Our Program: We strive to improve function and quality of life for patients through excellent patient care, advanced wound care with personalized treatment plans guided by evidenced based treatment plans.

Staffing Design: Our Outpatient Wound and HBO Center is designed to have two physicians running clinics and supervising Hyperbaric. The Center is open five days a week with clinics that allow two Physicians to work concurrently. Presently, we have one full time physician and three private practice physicians. 

Qualifications:

• Board certified in General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, or Vascular Surgery
• Post graduate fellowship training through an ACGME accredited program
• New graduates/experienced candidates will be considered
• Experience in managing diabetes and patients with a high risk for amputations
• Wound Certification desired however can be obtained within one year of hire date

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional patient experience through quality care and healed outcomes
• Serve as a physician leader in marketing our Wound Care Program within the community in collaboration with the Manager of Outpatient Wound and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
• Advocate in the development of a new program involving amputation prevention in collaboration with Vascular, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Diabetes Education and Wound Care
• Embrace team participation with skilled and experienced nurses

Compensation:

• Competitive compensation package+.
• Up to 100k in loan assistance with 5 year commitment

Benefit Package:

• Contracts include: Insurance; Group plan options for medical/dental/vision/disability/life.
• Liability insurance for professional practice provided.
• 403(b), 457(b) available for tax deferred retirement planning.
• Allowances for CME travel, professional membership, publications provided. 

Piedmont Augusta, founded in 1818 and formally University Hospital, is the oldest and largest hospital in our region and the second oldest in Georgia. This 812-bed, not-for-profit community hospital provides acute-care services and encompasses two campuses, including Piedmont Augusta Summerville Campus, and serves 25 counties across two states. The hospital joined the Piedmont family on March 1, 2022, and leads the region in safety, quality and price transparency. Piedmont Augusta gives back to our community in other ways, including contributing more than $1 billion annually to our community including contributing more than $1 billion annually to our community according to the Georgia Hospital Association and providing more than $41 million annually in indigent and charity care.

Piedmont Augusta continues to train tomorrow’s caregivers, spending nearly $20 million in 2021 for our School of Radiography, School of Cardiovascular Technology and interns and residents. Piedmont Augusta has set itself apart with quality and safety awards and accreditations covering our comprehensive heart and vascular care, orthopedics, neurosciences, bariatrics and weight management, cancer services, minimally invasive surgeries and obstetrics and gynecology.

Major Services

• Cancer Care
• Bariatric Services
• Emergency Services
• Heart & Vascular Services
• Inpatient Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Program
• Orthopedics & Spine
• Surgical Services
• Women's Health Services

Piedmont Healthcare is a top-rated system with award winning hospitals and employees comprised of over 22 hospitals, 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. 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.