Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

Experienced Orthopedic/Hand Surgeon with Piedmont Athens Hospital

Piedmont Athens Regional is currently recruiting a board-certified orthopedic with fellowship training in hand and wrist subspecialty for our orthopedic program in Athens, Georgia. This is a great opportunity to join a nationally recognized healthcare system as well as an excellent orthopedic program in the beautiful community in Athens- home of the University of Georgia Bulldogs.

The ideal candidate will be board certified orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty in hand orthopedic surgery. The physician must also possess the skill set to perform routine general orthopedic procedures. The best candidate suited for this position will want to pursue an interest in the community surrounding Piedmont Athens and also possess leadership skills to further develop the orthopedic program. This is a great opportunity to join the robust orthopedic department at our Oconee Health campus in Watkinsville that consist of excellently trained staff to include:

• General orthopedics
• Sports Medicine
• Joint/Adult Reconstruction
• Trauma orthopedics surgery

Piedmont Athens Regional has been chosen as a Georgia affiliate for Children s Healthcare of Atlanta and the official healthcare provider for the University of Georgia Athletic Association. The hospital also serves as an educational training site for the 160 medical students of the Augusta University/UGA Medical Partnership. Along with receiving an A for The Leapfrog Group s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grades, Leapfrog named Piedmont Athens Regional a Top Teaching Hospital - the only hospital in Georgia and one of 53 nationally to earn this designation.

Comprised of 11 hospitals, more than 700 employed physicians, and over 250 physician and specialist offices across greater Atlanta and North Georgia, Piedmont Healthcare is a fast-growing, recognized leader in delivering expert care. Metro Atlanta s vibrant economy fuels a wealth of global communities and diverse cultural experiences, while the state of Georgia offers coastline beaches and mountain views. Live and work with the best at Piedmont in the big and small towns of the Peach State.

Piedmont offers:

• Competitive Salary with productivity bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Epic EMR
• Physician Governance
• Quality, Service, and Reputation

To be considered for this opportunity, please email your CV to annette.sloan@piedmont.org.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.