Physician Emergency Medicine - Competitive Salary

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Emergency Medicine Physician Opening in GeorgiaFull-Time | Valdosta, GeorgiaPosition Highlights:Flexible scheduling with night, weekend, and holiday differential paySchedule requests honored to support work-life balanceIndependent contractor (1099) relationship with a local emergency medicine groupEpic EMR in useCompetitive compensation averaging well above $300/hourSign-on bonus available for qualified candidatesCollaborative, physician-led practice environmentQualifications:Board Eligible/Certified in Emergency Medicine(Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with significant EM experience considered for community site)Eligible for unrestricted Georgia medical licensureStrong communication, teamwork, and leadership abilitiesDemonstrated commitment to quality, safety, service excellence, and process improvementExperience with Epic EMR preferredAbout the Opportunity:A well-established regional health system is seeking full-time Emergency Medicine Physicians to join its team across two modern emergency departments located in Valdosta, GA.Primary Emergency Department: ~54,000 annual visits | 23% admission rate | Level III Trauma Center | Certified Stroke Center | Strong specialty backup.Community Emergency Department: ~32,000 annual visits | 4% admission rate | Excellent community support and collegial environment.The health system is a comprehensive, multi-hospital network serving South Georgia and North Florida, offering advanced programs in heart and vascular care, stroke, trauma, oncology, orthopedics, surgery, and women’s health, in addition to a broad network of outpatient and support services.About Valdosta, Georgia:Valdosta is a thriving South Georgia community known as the “Azalea City of the South.” Residents enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with:A vibrant business district and top-rated schoolsAffordable housing and abundant recreational opportunitiesLively downtown with restaurants, boutiques, and cultural eventsAccess to family-oriented sports, golf, and country clubsHome to a major university and a nearby Air Force BaseRegional airport with daily non-stop flights to AtlantaConvenient access to Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee, plus short drives to Florida’s Gulf and Atlantic beaches Location & Proximity:Valdosta, GAApprox. 75 miles from Tallahassee, FLApprox. 120 miles from Jacksonville, FLApprox. 225 miles from Atlanta, GA