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Physician / Family Practice / Georgia / Permanent / Faculty Family Med. /No Call

Accolades Physician Resources LLC, Valdosta, GA, United States

Duration: Full Time


FAMILY MEDICINE FACULTY OPPORTUNITY COMMUNITYSouth Georgia region offers a unique blend of laid back life, strong local commerce plus low unemployment. Enjoy a cost of living near the national average, without congestion or traffic. Choose from fun outdoor adventures or local charm at shops and eateries. Plus this hidden gem offers easy access to nearby Universities like Florida State or Savannah College of Design. Plenty of outdoor recreation awaits, with hunting, fishing & hiking opportunities in the surrounding area. Extremely popular 10 mile walking trail near hospital.OVERVIEWGrowing, financially solid medical center with 30 specialties & state of the art technology/equipment has received approval for plans to create additional capacity/beds due to increased volume. Site is home to 4 residency programs. High ratings, with nearly zero physician attrition due to strong cultureLead in the realm of continuity patient care in hospitals outpatient clinic Candidate must enthusiastically participate in the education of residents through precepting, didactic lectures & collaboration with core faculty on program projects, supporting program development and innovation & creating & delivering curriculum.Faculty position offers great preparation for candidates whose professional goals include teaching family medicine or gaining valuable GME experience needed to pursue a leadership role in a primary care organizationROLESchedule-Mon-Fri; 8a 5p; on average 2 clinic days, 1 precepting day & dedicated administration time for GME education per weekNO overnight call required unless desire to participate in optional OB or inpatient adult medicine coveragePatient Volume- an average of 10-12 patients per half day in clinicProcedures- LARC insertion and removal, Pap smears, Joint injections (with and without ultrasound), Skin procedures, Incision & drainage (I&D), Toenail removals & Sterile vaginal exam/cervical checksPosition requires teaching & supervising residents providing low risk prenatal care and post-partum care. Position offers opportunity for teaching & supervision of residents in the delivery of in-patient care & low risk obstetricsEducational Department located on the hospitals state-of-the-art, 40,000 sq. ft. Medical Education Center. Clinic consists of 23 exam rooms, 2 procedure rooms, 2 precepting rooms & a labTechnology- MSK Ultrasound, handheld ultrasounds, Ellman radio-frequency device, Blu-U light, Dermatoscopes, and NSTHospital Facilities- physicians lounge with meals provided; 24-hour all-access employee fitness center; simulation labs, a skills lab, a computer lab, & a conference center PACKAGEGuaranteed salary DOE/ NegotiableGenerous student loan repayment assistance, if neededPaid health insurance by precepting residents & medical studentsPaid malpractice insurance with tail coverageOptional, supplemental benefits package/ retirement matchPaid house-hunting & relocationMonthly cell phone allowanceCME allowance & CME paid time offPaid time off annually, plus holidaysFederal Loan Forgiveness Site