Open Position – Neurologist

Neuroscience Center of Excellence college town Georgia Florida line

SGMC Health is a 418-licensed bed health system comprised of a main campus and three satellite campuses; SGMC Health Berrien, SGMC Health Lanier, and SGMC Health Smith Northview. We serve 400,000 residents in a 15-county medical service area covering South Georgia and North Florida. We offer robotic-assisted surgeries, a renowned open-heart surgery program, thriving comprehensive Pearlman Cancer Center, a satellite clinic of the Joseph M. Still Burn Center and other advanced services normally found only in metropolitan hospitals.

• SGMC is pleased to announce due to demand we have any exceptional opportunity for a board eligible/certified Neurologist and Neurohospitalist to provide best in class quality healthcare to our community. Certificate of Distinction for Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center
• Get with the Guidelines Silver Plus Award from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association
• Georgia Coverdell “Door to Needle Time” Hospital Award for 2013
• “Georgia Coverdell Champion Hospital of the Year” for stroke care in the medium-sized hospital category, (101 to 350 beds) for 2013

Qualifications:

• Board eligible/certified in neurology
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Georgia
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within an inter-disciplinary team and with referring physicians to provide high quality patient care 
• Passionate about quality, service excellence, safety, process improvement, program development and team building. Experience with the EPIC electronic medical record is a significant plus. 
• Possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to create a positive and productive environment that promotes collegiality and innovation in all settings

Position Description:

• Full-time Monday – Friday  8-5pm or 7on-7off
• Shared call
• Hospital based employment
• We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a strong base salary, bonus program, health insurances, malpractice insurance, 401k with matching, CME time with financial support, student loan forgiveness, relocation assistance, sign on bonus and more…

Community:

Valdosta is one of Georgia’s most enriched and successful communities. The area boasts a thriving business community, superb educational system, affordable housing, and endless opportunities for recreation, entertainment and the arts. Enjoy a short scenic drive to the pristine beaches of Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf Coast. Access to Atlanta, Jacksonville and Tallahassee. Enjoy a vibrant downtown, eateries & tranquil city parks. We have an abundance of family amenities including sport leagues, swim/tennis/golf & country clubs. We are home to Moody Air Force Base and Georgia’s very own Valdosta State University with over 14,000 students. Our local regional airport has non-stop flights to Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport daily. Come see why we are the “Azalea City of the South.”