Surgery - Oncology Physician

Position Description :

Piedmont Augusta is currently hiring a Surgical Oncologist to support our rapidly growing and evolving Oncology program at our Augusta, GA campus. We seek an individual with special interest and experience in, thyroid, sarcoma and melanoma. Little to no breast and no HPB . This opportunity will allow the candidate to join an established surgical oncology practice and work with the team leading cancer care in the region. The role requires a physician who is highly skilled with extensive training to perform complex surgical procedures, collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and provide compassionate care to patients and their families.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for diagnosing, treating and managing cancer patients through surgical intervention.

Perform complex surgical procedures to remove tumors and affected tissue.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans.

Perform hospital rounds on inpatients to include surgical floor and intensive care units

Provide postoperative care, monitor patient recovery, and manage complications.

Maintain accurate patient records and comply with hospital policy.

Perform H&Ps, consults, and write progress notes on inpatients

Educate patient and families about diagnoses, treatments, and expected outcomes.

Participate in appropriate tumor boards and research opportunities.

Communicate patient condition changes to physician colleagues in order to coordinate care based on best practice.

Available to answer emergent calls for inpatient and outpatient concerns.

Piedmont offers :

Highly Competitive Salary and wRVU-based incentives

Sign on Bonus

Education Loan Assistance & Stipend for 18 months prior to start date

Comprehensive Benefits

401K with employer contribution

Epic EMR

Quality, Service, and Reputation

Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit health system and a recognized leader in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Across Georgia, Piedmont serves communities representing 85% of the state s population through 27 hospitals, 113 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations, and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. With nearly 50,000 caregivers and more than 4.5 million patients served, Piedmont offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a growing, mission-driven organization committed to making a positive difference in every life we touch.