Wound Care job opening: Augusta, GA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Wound, Burn and Ostomy
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
6/15/24
**Wound Care Physician Needed in Augusta, GA**_x000D_
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* Full-time, permanent opening_x000D_
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To be the leading full time physician that will coordinate with Vascular in preventing amputations in the Outpatient Wound Care Program at Hospital._x000D_
Hospital is a 581 bed hospital specializing in adult care. Our Wound & Hyperbaric Center is a hospital outpatient program providing treatment for problem and chronic wounds and hyperbaric treatments._x000D_
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Staffing Design:_x000D_
Outpatient Wound and HBO Center is designed to have two physicians running clinics and supervising Hyperbaric. The Center is open five days a week with clinics that allow two Physicians to work concurrently. Presently, we have one full time physician and three private practice physicians._x000D_
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Qualifications:_x000D_
Board certified in General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery,Family Medicine or Internal Medicine_x000D_
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- Post graduate fellowship training through an ACGME accredited program_x000D_
- New graduates/experienced candidates will be considered_x000D_
- Experience in managing diabetes and patients with a high risk for amputations_x000D_
- Wound Certification desired however can be obtained within one year of hire date_x000D_
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Position Responsibilities:_x000D_
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- Provide exceptional patient experience through quality care and healed outcomes_x000D_
- Serve as a physician leader in marketing our Wound Care Program within the community in collaboration with the Manager of Outpatient Wound and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy._x000D_
- Advocate in the development of a new program involving amputation prevention in collaboration with Vascular, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Diabetes Education and Wound Care_x000D_
- Embrace team participation with skilled and experienced nurses_x000D_
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Compensation: Competitive compensation package+._x000D_
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Benefit Package: _x000D_
Contracts include: Insurance; Group plan options for medical/dental/vision/disability/life. Liability insurance for professional practice provided. 403(b), 457(b) available for tax deferred retirement planning. Allowances for CME travel, professional membership, publications provided._x000D_
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Location: _x000D_
Augusta, Georgia is a beautiful mid-sized city located on the border of Georgia and South Carolina with loads of southern charm. In addition the cost of living is very attractive, and there is easy driving access to several of the Souths largest major metropolitan areas, including Atlanta, Charlotte, and Charleston.