General Neurosurgeon
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and Piedmont Physicians are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible General Neurosurgeon to join our premier, collaborative team. This is a high-volume practice drawing from an 18-county referral base in Northeast Georgia. Step into a supportive, patient-centered culture with immediate case volumes and the infrastructure to build your practice from day one.
Practice Highlights
- High Surgical Volume: Currently averaging 400+ cases per surgeon annually.
- Diverse Case Mix: Degenerative spine, adult deformity, peripheral nerve pathology, cranial and spinal oncology, and trauma.
- Dedicated Infrastructure: Features a dedicated neuro floor staffed by specialized nurses, physical therapists, and social workers.
- Advanced Technology: Equipped with 4 (1.5T) MRIs, 6 CTs, Stealth imaging systems, 2 O-arms, and 3 surgical microscopes.
- OR Efficiency: Operates on a block scheduling system; dedicated block time is guaranteed for the incoming surgeon upon arrival.
- Balanced Call Schedule:
- Practice call is covered by Neurosurgical APPs and shared among partners.
- Trauma call is shared with an external local group (moving to a highly manageable 1:8 rotation).
- No pediatric or neurovascular call requirements.
Institutional & System Support
- Piedmont Healthcare: Part of Georgias largest healthcare system, offering a massive built-in primary care referral network via the Piedmont Clinic.
- Hospital Features: A 427-bed facility featuring a recently expanded tower with a new, dedicated ICU space.
- Trauma Designation: ACS-certified Level II Trauma Center supported by a dedicated trauma surgery service.
- Specialty Support: 24/7 coverage from 8 subspecialized Neuroradiologists, alongside dedicated Neurohospitalists, hospitalists, and intensivist teams for admissions and consults.
Academic & Community Integration
- Sports Medicine: Opportunity to affiliate with the University of Georgia (UGA) Sports Medicine Department, treating student-athletes and developing management protocols.
- Faculty Appointments: Access to faculty appointments at the UGA/MCG medical partnership campus for those interested in research or teaching.
Compensation & Benefits
Piedmont offers a highly competitive and comprehensive rewards package:
- Financial Incentives: Competitive base salary with guarantee, enhanced sign-on bonus.
- Training Stipend: Monthly stipend available for up to 18 months for fellowship or residency trainees.
- Education Support: Student loan assistance program.
- Time Off & Development: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
- Retirement & Wellness: Comprehensive medical benefits including a strong 401(k) match.
- Practice Tools: Fully integrated Epic EMR system.
- Leadership: Opportunities for physician governance.
Located just 50 miles from Atlanta, Athens perfectly blends the vibrant culture of a college town with a welcoming, small-town atmosphere.
- Education: Home to top-tier public school systems regularly recognized as the best in the state.
- Culture & Music: World-renowned musical heritage (birthplace of R.E.M. and The B-52s) featuring an active downtown arts, food, and music scene.
- Geography: Perfectly situated for outdoor enthusiastsjust 2 hours from the mountains and a 4-hour drive to the Atlantic coast.
Piedmont Offers:
- Competitive Salary with Guarantee
- Generous PTO and CME allowance
- Work-life balance with a manageable call schedule
- Supportive and collegial work environment with opportunities for professional growth
- Enhanced Sign-on Bonus
- Retention Bonus after year 4
- Education Loan Assistance
- Monthly Stipend: For up to 18 months (fellowship)
- Comprehensive Benefits, to include 401k match
- Epic EMR
- Physician Governance opportunities
- Quality, Service, and Reputation