Surgery - General Physician

General Surgery Residency Program Director Augusta, GACentral Georgia Äî Home of the Masters Golf Tournament Position Details Full-time, permanent employed position Setting: Clinical practice and program administration Äî mixed schedule with rotating weekends Significant professional effort devoted to program administration in addition to clinical work Practice OverviewSeeking a BC General Surgeon with educational and administrative experience to lead a new General Surgery GME Residency Program at a 354-bed full-service acute care hospital: Authority and accountability for the operation of the General Surgery residency program Development of curriculum, policies, and procedures for the program Maintain ACGME accreditation, compliance, and state approval Recruit residents into the program and develop evaluation processes for performance Participate in competency evaluations of residents Coordinate rotations across multiple departments Ensure curriculum supports diverse career pathways and specialties Strong, committed faculty team with deep experience and knowledge Only hospital in the CSRA with 5 da Vinci robotic systems including 2 dV5s and 3 Xi systems Level II Trauma Center and Bariatric Center of Excellence Äî American College of Surgeons Accredited by the Commission on Cancer Certified in Primary Stroke Care, Stroke Rehab, and Total Joint Care Äî Joint Commission Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals in Surgical Care First free-standing emergency room in Augusta opened in 2025 Äî Evans Emergency Home of the Joseph M. Still Burn Center Äî largest burn center in the United States Compensation & Benefits Highly competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and short and long-term disability 401(k) PTO and CME time and allowance Occurrence-based malpractice insurance Required Qualifications MD or DO Äî Board Certified in General Surgery Äî required Minimum 3 years of educational and/or administrative experience Äî required Willingness to work clinically and devote significant professional effort to program administration Strong administrative and team-building skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Active Georgia medical license or eligibility to obtain Äî free of restrictions, probationary terms, or conditions No history of license revocation, restriction, or suspension in any jurisdiction Current, unrestricted DEA registration Äî required About the Community Äì Augusta, Georgia Georgia's second largest city nestled along the banks of the Savannah River Äî one of the fastest growing communities in the state Evans, GA named Best Place to Live in America by Money Magazine Traditional Southern charm with arts, culture, shopping, fine cuisine, and vibrant downtown life Home of the Masters Golf Tournament Äî year-round golf throughout the region Outdoor activities including kayaking on the Savannah River and Augusta Canal, boating, fishing, and swimming at Strom Thurmond Lake Rich history, diversified industry, and excellent housing value Surrounding communities include Evans, Martinez, Grovetown, North Augusta, and Aiken Within 3 hours of picturesque beaches and mountains throughout the Southeast