General Surgery Residency Program Director

Doctors Hospital of Augusta

Augusta, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acute Care, Administrative Skills, Cancer, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Communication Skills, Emergency Care, Fishing, Healthcare, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Orthopedic Surgery, Performance Analysis, Policy Development, Primary Care, Procedure Development, Process Development, Professional License, Program Evaluation, Regulatory Compliance, Sales Closing Skills, Team Lead/Manager, The Joint Commission (TJC), Training/Teaching Curriculum, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Vascular Surgery, Wound Care

LOCATION

Augusta, GA

POSTED

4 days ago

Description

Specialization:
Surgery General

Job Summary:

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a General Surgery Program Director to lead their new General Surgery GME Residency Program in Augusta, GA. This surgeon is responsible for the leadership, organization, operation, and general administration of the General Surgery Residency Program. This role ensures compliance with ACGME requirements while fostering a high-quality educational environment that supports residents pursuing diverse pathways. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated, surgical leader to continue shaping and lead this residency program.

Qualified Candidates:

MD/DO
Board Certified in General Surgery
3 years of educational / administrative experience
Willing to work clinically and devote a significant amount of professional effort to program administration
Strong administrative and team building skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Have a current, or be able to obtain an unrestricted license to practice in Georgia - not subject to any restrictions, probationary terms or conditions
No history of license to practice being revoked, restricted or suspended by any professional licensing agency in any state or jurisdiction
Have current, unrestricted DEA registration

Responsibilities will include:

Authority and accountability for the operation of the General Surgery residency program
Development of curriculum, policies, and procedures for the program
Maintaining ACGME accreditation, compliance, and state approval
Recruiting residents into the program and developing evaluation process for performance
Participating in competency evaluations of residents
Additional responsibilities to ensure program of excellence
Strong, committed faculty team with deep experience and knowledge
Coordinate rotations across multiple departments
Ensure curriculum supports diverse career pathways and specialties

Incentive/Benefits Package:

Employed position through HCA Healthcare Physician Services Group (PSG)
Highly competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short & long term disability options, 401k and more
PTO & CME time / allowance
Occurrence-based malpractice

About Doctors Hospital of Augusta:

Doctors Hospital is a full service, 354-bed acute care hospital serving Augusta and the surrounding area known as the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area)
Doctors Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center and Bariatric Center of Excellence as designated by the American College of Surgeons, Accredited by the Commission on Cancer, and is certified in Primary Stroke Care, Stroke Rehab, and Total Joint Care by the Joint Commission.
Doctors is the only hospital in the CSRA to have 5 daVinci robotic systems, to include 2 dV5's and 3 Xi's.
Leading the way in robotic surgery, advanced orthopedic procedures, emergency care, general and vascular surgery, and women’s services, we have expert physicians our patients can rely on, who are committed to excellent outcomes in a safe environment.
Doctors Hospital was recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals in Surgical Care in for 20262, along with numerous Healthgrades excellence awards, demonstrating a culture of excellence and safety.
Doctors opened the first free-standing emergency room in Augusta in 2025. Evans Emergency is only the second free-standing in the state of Georgia, allowing the facility to bring healthcare closer to home when it matters most.
As the home of the largest burn center in the United States, the Joseph M. Still Burn Center, Doctors Hospital provides complex and comprehensive burn and wound care for more than 3,000 patients from across the country each year

About Augusta, Georgia:
Nestled along the banks of the Savannah River, Georgia’s second largest city offers its visitors and residents a traditional Southern charm plus all the perks of metro living - arts, culture, shopping, educational opportunities, fine cuisine, state-of-the-art healthcare, and sports. Here you can literally soak up the best of all worlds.

Join a community in the second largest city in Georgia! Doctors Hospital is centrally located in Augusta in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), with surrounding cities like Evans, Martinez, Grovetown, Harlem, Appling, Thomson, North Augusta, Aiken and more! The area is one of the fastest growing communities in the state of Georgia. Augusta is a rare find – a perfect mix of nature, history, diversified industry, and excellent housing value. The area also has a thriving art scene and vibrant downtown life with restaurants, shops, and bars that all add to the high quality of life. There is also year-round golf, as one would expect, with Augusta being the home to the Masters Golf Tournament each year. The CSRA is the perfect place to live for those who love outdoor activities with family and friends. The mild climate allows for year-round outdoor activities including kayaking in the Savannah River or Augusta Canal, and swimming, boating, fishing and more in Clark’s Hill Lake (aka Strom Thurmond). If you're looking for a vacation or short getaway, Augusta is within three hours of picturesque beaches and mountains around the Southeast.

Money Magazine named Evans, Georgia, as the #1 Best Place to Live in America. These amenities along with a strong public school system are a part of the many reasons you should consider Doctors Hospital for your next healthcare career.

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