Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title

• Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job
• Type: Permanent – Full-Time
• Location: Carrollton, GA
• Service
• Setting: Hospital Emergency Department
• Schedule: Approximately 16 shifts per month with a mix of day and night coverage

PATIENT POPULATION & SCOPE • Patient Demographics

• Adults and Pediatrics presenting with acute and emergent medical conditions
• Average
• Daily
• Volume /
• Census: Carrollton ED approximately 65,000 visits annually; Villa Rica ED approximately 45,000 visits annually
• Admissions &
• Rounding: Admissions coordinated through hospital services; no inpatient rounding required
• Consults &
• Follow-Ups: Yes, with specialty consultation available as needed
• Case
• Mix/Clinical
• Focus
• Areas: Full-spectrum emergency medicine including trauma, medical emergencies, acute illness, and injury stabilization

FACILITY & TEAM DETAILS • Beds in Department/Unit

• Carrollton Emergency Department – 40 beds; Villa Rica Emergency Department – 36 beds
• Trauma
• Designation: Both Emergency Departments designated as Level II Trauma Centers
• EMR
• System: EPIC electronic medical record system
• Specialty
• Backup: Full specialty support available through the Tanner Health System
• Support
• Staff: Advanced Practice Providers including Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
• Leadership &
• Reporting
• Structure: Physician-led democratic emergency medicine group
• Reason for
• Opening: Continued growth and sustained community demand for emergency care services

CREDENTIALING & COMPLIANCE • Board Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
• DEA &
• Certifications: Active DEA required; ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications preferred
• Credentialing
• Timeline: Approximately 60–90 days

COMPENSATION & PERMANENT BENEFITS • Incentive Bonus Structure

• Partnership track beginning in year three with average partner compensation around $450,000
• Relocation
• Assistance: Up to $14,000 relocation assistance available
• CME
• Allowance: CME allowance and paid CME time available
• PTO &
• Holidays: Flexible scheduling structure with defined monthly shift expectations
• Health &
• Retirement
• Benefits:
• Comprehensive benefits package provided by the physician group
• Retirement plan options available
• Life and disability insurance coverage
• Malpractice insurance fully covered by the group
• Additional
• Incentives: $50,000 sign-on bonus and $50,000 starting incentive

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS • Board Status

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
• State
• License
• Required: Eligible for or able to obtain a Georgia medical license
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, and PALS preferred
• Experience: Open to both experienced physicians and newly trained Emergency Medicine physicians
• Additional
• Requirements: Ability to work within a collaborative, physician-led emergency medicine group

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting with acute illness and injury
• Rapidly evaluate, diagnose, and stabilize patients across a wide spectrum of medical conditions
• Coordinate care with hospital specialists, nursing staff, and advanced practice providers
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EPIC electronic medical record system
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and clinical best practices

COMMUNITY & LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS • About the Area

• Carrollton, Georgia is a thriving community in west Georgia known for its strong healthcare system, vibrant downtown, and welcoming small-town atmosphere.
• Local
• Attractions: Carrollton GreenBelt trail system, local parks, cultural arts venues, and nearby lakes and outdoor recreation opportunities.
• School
• System: Carroll County offers well-regarded public schools along with several private and charter school options.
• Housing: Affordable housing options including family neighborhoods, new developments, and rural properties with access to larger metropolitan amenities.
• Demographic &
• Professional
• Profile: Family-friendly community with a growing population of professionals and healthcare workers.
• Nearby
• Cities: Approximately 45 miles west of Atlanta.
• Nearest
• Airport: Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
• Distance from
• Airport: Approximately 50 miles – about 1 hour by car