St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia is recruiting a full-time Emergency Medicine physician to join its established emergency medicine program at a 376-bed regional referral center. The facility holds a 5-star CMS rating, is the only hospital in the region with Joint Commission acute coronary syndrome care certification, and operates the area's sole open heart surgery program — giving emergency physicians immediate access to a high-acuity cardiovascular service line that few community EDs can match.
Perks and Benefits
- Strong base compensation with a competitive salary structure
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance provided
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employee (W-2) status
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
Practice Highlights
- 376-bed acute care facility with inpatient, outpatient, and emergency medicine services
- Only hospital in the region offering open heart surgery — direct cardiovascular backup for high-acuity ED presentations
- Joint Commission-certified acute coronary syndrome care program — the only such designation in the region
- 5-star CMS rating (awarded 2017), reflecting strong institutional quality and outcomes standards
- Medical staff of more than 300 physicians across a broad range of specialties, supporting robust in-house consultation
- Workforce of more than 2,700 employees, indicating a well-resourced, operationally mature organization
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Georgia medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Clinical comfort with the full spectrum of community and regional referral ED acuity, including cardiovascular emergencies
About the Community
Columbus is Georgia's second-largest city, situated along the Chattahoochee River on the Alabama border — a mid-sized metro that offers an affordable cost of living, strong public and private school options, and a revitalized downtown riverfront district with restaurants, trails, and live music. The city is home to Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning), lending the community a diverse, energetic character, and Atlanta is approximately 100 miles to the northeast for easy access to a major metropolitan hub.