Trauma Surgeon

Description

Specialization:
Surgery Critical Care

Job Summary:

Excellent opportunity for an experienced surgeon that specializes in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care to join the Level II Trauma Center at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.

Qualified Candidates:

• Board certified or board eligible Surgical Critical Care
• Fellowship trained in Trauma or Surgical Critical Care
• Must have or be able to obtain active GA medical license prior to start
• Employed position to join our existing team of surgeons and APPs in an HCA owned practice

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Employed position through HCA Healthcare's Physician Services Group
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive and flexible benefits program
• PTO and CME allowance
• Occurrence-based malpractice
• Strong support system

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.