Hospitalist Position in South GAThis south Georgia medical center is seeking a board certified/board eligible Internal Medicine physician to join the hospital staff as a Hospitalist to provide inpatient services.This employed physician will receive a competitive salary based on MGMA guidelines, contractual benefits (including participation in health, disability, and malpractice insurance programs) relocation expenses and educational loan assistance, as well as, office setup and support from the medical center administrative management team.Our JCAHO accredited hospital is a 155-bed acute care hospital, serving a six-county area of south and southwest GA. Survey data for the latest year available shows that 28,897 patients visited the hospital's emergency room. The hospital had a total of 3,892 admissions. Its physicians performed 1,441 inpatient and 1,571 outpatient surgeries. The Joint Commission has named it a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for the last three years, it is the first Georgia hospital to be placed on the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll by the Immunization Action Coalition, it has received Trustee Honor Roll designation from the Georgia Hospital Association, it is listed on the Hospital Engagement Networks Elite Circle for patient safety, and the Leapfrog Group, an independent industry watchdog, has given Colquitt Regional an A rating and named it a Top Hospital. It is one of only 94 Top Hospitals nationwide, and the only one in Georgia.As a physician, are you looking to reduce your exposure to a highly penetrated managed care environment? Perhaps, you would like to live in a town where you can escape urban congestion? If a quality lifestyle for you and your family with excellent schools is a priority, we are the community for you. We offer a charming southern lifestyle with a strong community support system. Activities for the entire family may be enjoyed in our town. Cultural activities as well as sporting events keep everyone busy year-round.This city in Georgia is a place where family, church and community are central to ones lifestyle. In addition to excellent public schools, our children participate in nationally-ranked gymnastics and world-class diving. Our local football team is the reigning State Champion, and it is currently ranked first in the nation. Our arts center, country club and YMCA have much to offer to adults and children alike in arts classes, performance opportunities, fitness and sports.
