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Trauma Surgery Medical Director

Piedmont · Athens, GA

Posted July 29, 2026

Piedmont Athens Regional · 1199 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA, US, 30606

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is currently recruiting a board certified Trauma Surgeon Medical Director for our surgicalist program in the beautiful town of Athens, Georgia. Along with the clinical duties of this position for our growing Trauma II facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate to build a surgical/clinical practice and also to have the opportunity to actively engaged with the medical team at Piedmont Athens as well as other physician leaders across the system. The surgicalist team at Piedmont Athens consist of a group of top clinicians seeking a strong leader to continue building the team in order to provide the patients excellent quality of care that is customary in all of the Piedmont facilities across the state of Georgia.

The ideal candidate will be board certified with a minimum of three years of experience.Trauma and Critical Care expertise is important. Candidates must possess the skill set to perform routine emergency general surgery procedures as well as acute care surgery. Most procedures are minimally invasive with some complex cases in our Level II Trauma Center. Piedmont Athens Hospital has an excellent critical care team to assist in the care of patients in the ICU, as well as other clinical service lines to support the full scope of patient care at the highest level.

The work schedule consists of a rotation of days/nights shifts on a monthly basis:7 days on with approximately 12-14-hour shifts; 7 days off. The team is comprised ofsix surgicalists, and additional APP support. The administrative duties included in the position as medical director is manageable to achieve an acceptable work/life balance with additional compensation in the package.

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is a rapidly growing 420 bed facility which offers comprehensive healthcare services to a large part of northeast Georgia. We have excellent staff who prioritize quality and service. The community is a college town (home to the University of Georgia) with a vibrant economy and a diverse culture. These and many other factors make Athens a desirable place to live and work.

Piedmont offers:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Epic EMR
  • Physician Governance
  • Quality, Service, and Reputation

Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit health system and a recognized leader in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Across Georgia, Piedmont serves communities representing 85% of the states population through 27 hospitals, 113 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations, and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. With nearly 50,000 caregivers and more than 4.5 million patients served, Piedmont offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a growing, mission-driven organization committed to making a positive difference in every life we touch.

Employer

Piedmont

Piedmont Healthcare empowers communities to connect with safe and high-quality care, conveniently, every step of the way. Our promise is to make a positive difference in every life we touch and today we are creating a destination known for the best clinicians and a safe one-of-a-kind experience that always puts patients first. Founded in 1905, we are a private, not-for-profit organization with over 44,000 employees caring for 4 million patients across 1,755 locations and serving communities that comprise 85 percent of Georgia’s population. Piedmont provides safe, convenient and high-quality care across 25 hospitals, 75 Piedmont Urgent Care centers, 25 QuickCare locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations and more than 3,200 Piedmont Clinic members.

In 2019, Forbes listed us as one of the Top10 Employers in Georgia, Piedmont became Great Place to Work-Certified™, which was repeated in 2020. In fiscal year 2019, Piedmont provided $340 million in uncompensated care and community benefit programming to the communities we serve.

Livability

147,368
Athens population
$327K
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Nearby cities
Gainesville
33.2 mi
Pop. 182,116
Johns Creek
44.6 mi
Pop. 82,115
Alpharetta
49.0 mi
Pop. 66,355
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Clarke County
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$327K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,943
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Nearby airports
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) 60.83 mi
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) 50.02 mi
Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) 86.99 mi
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) 93.16 mi
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) 95.72 mi
Source: FAA database