<p>Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington, Georgia is recruiting board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physicians to join a well-established ED team serving Newton County and the greater Atlanta region. This 32-bed emergency department handles 47,000 annual patient visits and benefits from a uniquely integrated care model — both Emergency Medicine and Hospital Medicine are managed by the same group, creating exceptional clinical synergy and streamlined patient transitions. Independent contractor status and A-rated malpractice coverage with tail make this a clean, low-friction engagement for experienced EM physicians seeking a high-volume community practice just 30 minutes from Atlanta.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Independent contractor (1099) status</li> <li>A-rated professional malpractice insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Integrated Emergency Medicine and Hospital Medicine management — streamlined admissions and care coordination</li> <li>Access to the resources and scheduling infrastructure of a large, nationally operating physician group</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>32-bed emergency department with 47,000 annual patient visits</li> <li>Physician coverage: 40 hours per day; APP coverage: 24 hours per day — robust team support around the clock</li> <li>Emergency Medicine and Hospital Medicine managed under the same group, providing exceptional departmental synergy and efficient patient disposition</li> <li>97-bed acute care community hospital with 24-hour emergency services</li> <li>Full diagnostic imaging services on-site</li> <li>Cardiac services including cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation</li> <li>Women's services with a 6-bed Special Care Nursery</li> <li>Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Surgical Services, and Rehabilitation Services on campus</li> <li>Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center with ostomy management</li> <li>Sleep Center, Diabetes Management program, and full Outpatient Services</li> <li>Not-for-profit hospital — earnings reinvested directly into facility improvements, services, and community education</li> <li>Serving Newton County and surrounding communities for more than 60 years</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine required — ABEM or ABOEM credentialing accepted</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Georgia medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a high-volume community emergency department (47,000+ annual visits)</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Covington sits 30 minutes east of Atlanta, offering the lifestyle advantages of a close-knit Southern community with easy access to a major metropolitan area. Known as the "Hollywood of the South" for its rich film history and distinctive antebellum architecture, Covington features a vibrant Town Square with locally owned shops, a lively arts scene, and highly regarded dining. Affordable housing, strong public schools, and abundant entertainment options make it an attractive destination for physicians relocating with families — combining small-town warmth with metro-Atlanta proximity.</p>