Doctors Hospital of Augusta is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its 24-bed emergency department in Augusta, Georgia. This 350-bed full-service tertiary care center is part of the HCA family and carries Level II trauma designation, seeing 56,000 annual visits across the full spectrum of emergency acuity. The department is supported by advanced practice clinicians and an engaged medical staff — a combination that delivers genuine work/life balance in one of Georgia's most historically rich and medically sophisticated cities.
Perks and Benefits
- Highly competitive clinical compensation rate
- Paid professional liability insurance included
- Advanced practice clinician support reducing individual provider burden
- State-of-the-art facilities within a nationally recognized HCA tertiary care network
Practice Highlights
- 24-bed emergency department with Level II trauma designation
- Annual ED volume of 56,000 patient visits — high acuity, high variety
- 350-bed full-service tertiary care center with comprehensive inpatient service lines
- Certified Primary Stroke Center and Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Recognized for excellence in Women's Health Surgery and burn care
- Home to the largest inpatient burn center in the United States, with an on-site hyperbaric treatment area
- Meditech EMR platform
- Advanced practice clinician support integrated into the ED team
- Engaged medical staff and accessible hospital leadership
- Part of the HCA Healthcare network, providing institutional resources and clinical infrastructure
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or ABOEM)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Georgia medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort managing the full acuity range of a high-volume Level II trauma and tertiary care emergency department, including stroke, chest pain, burn, and trauma presentations
About the Community
Augusta sits along the Savannah River in east-central Georgia, offering a low cost of living, mild four-season climate, and a strong sense of community anchored by a large medical and academic presence — including the Medical College of Georgia, one of the nation's oldest medical schools. The city is internationally recognized as home to Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, and its riverfront district, arts scene, and proximity to both the South Carolina Lowcountry and the Atlanta metro make it an appealing destination for physicians seeking quality of life alongside serious clinical work.