Emergency Medicine - Georgia - Flexible Schedule Options
Join a high-acuity emergency department that anchors access to trauma and emergent care in Southwest Georgia. This is an ideal role for physicians who value procedural autonomy, community connection, and a schedule tailored to their lifestyle. Emergency Medicine physicians, especially those seeking meaningful work in a collaborative, resourceful environment, will find a rewarding long-term fit
Practice Overview
- You'll join a hospital-employed team in a 76-bed community hospital with a modern ED built for procedural volume and acuity
- 2-3 APPs supporting staggered throughout the day
- ED averages 60-70 visits / day with full trauma spectrum; admissions 13%
- Well-resourced unit with dedicated trauma bays, monitored beds, psych unit, and on-site CT
Schedule
12-hour shifts (6a-6p and 6p-6a); full-time defined as 12 shifts / month (144 hours)Flexible cadence options : plug-and-play or customized stretch models (3, 4, 5, or 7 days)Additional shifts available for extra pay if desiredNo in-house call; hospitalists and tele-intensivists cover the open ICUCompensation & Benefits
EM-trained physicians earn $462,000 base with $50,000 quality bonus and $300 / hour for extra shifts$25,000 sign-on and $15,000 relocation support included$5,000 CME stipend plus full suite of benefits : 401(k) with match, malpractice with tail, and comprehensive health coverageCandidate Requirements
Board-eligible or certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM / AOBEM preferred)Will consider FM / IM-trained physicians with significant ED experienceMust be confident practicing independently in a high-acuity rural EDStrong procedural comfort required; teamwork and community alignment essentialCommunity & Location Highlights
Americus offers affordable living, no traffic, and a close-knit, welcoming communityHistoric downtown features local dining, arts, and year-round festivalsHome to Georgia Southwestern State University and South Georgia TechLocated 45 minutes from Albany and 2 hours from Atlanta with easy access to regional travelReach out to start a conversation about how this role can advance your practice and match your lifestyle.