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Description:
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and Piedmont Physicians are recruiting a General Neurosurgeon to join our team of top surgeons providing patient-centered neurosurgical services. Practice volumes are high and growing, attracting patients from 18 surrounding counties and beyond. Currently, surgical volumes exceed 400 cases per surgeon annually, covering conditions such as degenerative spine, adult deformity, peripheral nerve pathology, cranial and spinal oncology, and trauma.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dedicated team focused on quality, patient satisfaction, innovation, and a supportive practice culture. We are prepared to support you in building your practice from day one.
Piedmont Athens is part of Georgia's largest healthcare system, featuring an extensive primary care referral network through Piedmont Clinic and a team of subspecialists supporting advanced neurosurgical care. The hospital is a 427-bed facility with recent expansions, including a new tower and dedicated ICU space. The radiology department includes 8 Neuroradiologists providing 24/7 subspecialty support. The hospital is an ACS-certified Level II trauma center with a dedicated trauma surgery service. Neurohospitalists support inpatient neurology, and hospitalist and intensivist teams handle admissions and consultations.
We have a dedicated neuro floor staffed with experienced professionals, including physical therapists and social workers. Our surgical facilities feature 4 MRI machines, 6 CT scanners, Stealth navigation system, 2 O-arm systems, and 3 surgical microscopes. Surgeons operate on a block schedule with dedicated OR time upon arrival.
Call duties are reasonable, with practice call covered by Neurosurgical APPs and shared among Piedmont Neurosurgery partners. Trauma call is shared with another local group, with a 1/8 responsibility when another Neurosurgeon joins. No pediatric or neurovascular call is required.
Our physicians are affiliated with the University of Georgia sports medicine department, providing care to athletes and developing management protocols for athletics. Faculty appointments at UGA/MCG medical school offer opportunities for research and teaching if desired.
Athens offers a vibrant community close to Atlanta (50 miles), with access to cultural events, sports, beaches, and mountains. The area boasts top school systems and a rich musical heritage, nurturing artists like R.E.M., The B-52s, and others. Its an ideal place to work, raise a family, enjoy outdoor activities, and immerse in a lively community.
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