<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Strong base compensation with a competitive salary structure</li> <li>Generous sign-on bonus</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>Employee (W-2) status</li> <li>Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>376-bed acute care facility with inpatient, outpatient, and emergency medicine services</li> <li>Only hospital in the region offering open heart surgery — direct cardiovascular backup for high-acuity ED presentations</li> <li>Joint Commission-certified acute coronary syndrome care program — the only such designation in the region</li> <li>5-star CMS rating (awarded 2017), reflecting strong institutional quality and outcomes standards</li> <li>Medical staff of more than 300 physicians across a broad range of specialties, supporting robust in-house consultation</li> <li>Workforce of more than 2,700 employees, indicating a well-resourced, operationally mature organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Georgia medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Clinical comfort with the full spectrum of community and regional referral ED acuity, including cardiovascular emergencies</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>