Piedmont Heart, at our Piedmont Augusta hospital campus, is hiring a Thoracic Surgeon with a firm knowledge and skill set in the diagnosing and treating of cardiovascular disease. The Cardiothoracic Surgeon will share a complement of an advanced practice provider as well as a team of nursing professionals.

Augusta, GA is a beautiful mid-sized city 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, GA, Charlotte, NC, Savannah, GA and Greenville, SC.

Staffing Design: Currently there are three cardiothoracic surgeons who support the Cardiothoracic Surgery service line, with a complement of three Advanced Practice Providers.

Role and Responsibility: Cardiothoracic Surgeon role and responsibility will be the following:

• Evaluation, diagnosis, treatment/surgery and consultation for patients with congenital and acquired abnormalities of the heart and great vessels, lungs, mediastinum, and pleura; a variety of conditions of the chest wall; and traumatic injuries to the chest and cardiothoracic structures.
• Non-surgical care as well as pre-, intra-, and post-operative surgical care.
• Admitting privileges to the facility and support provisions of care for patients in critical care/intensive care settings in accordance with Piedmont Augusta policies and procedures.
• Assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions in accordance with medical staff policy.
• Management of chronic cardiovascular diseases including ordering appropriate imaging or lab tests and recommending treatment plans, including surgical interventions, as indicated by patient’s clinical needs.
• Coordination of care with hospitalists, primary care physicians, cardiology colleagues and other specialty physicians regarding day-to-day operations and participates in meetings for risk and quality management as well as improving clinical quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine
• Completion of Cardiothoracic Fellowship and MUST BE Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery
• Expertise needed in Cardiac CT and Cardiac MR (MRAs)

Piedmont highlights & offers:

• Highly Competitive Salary and wRVU-based incentives
• Sign on Bonus
• Education Loan Assistance
• Epic EMR
• Educational Stipend for 18 months prior to start date
• Comprehensive Benefits
• 401K with employer contribution
• Quality, Service, and Reputation
• “On call” assignment of 1:3. 

Piedmont Healthcare is a top-rated system with award winning hospitals and employees comprised of 23 hospitals, more than 2,500 physicians, and over 1,600 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.