Americus, GA, USA
111 days ago
Emergency Medicine Position located between Atlanta and Florida Gulf Coast Beaches
Emergency Medicine Position located between Atlanta and Florida Gulf Coast Beaches Physician: Emergency Medicine Market: Non-Metropolitan (Less than 50,000) Job ID:11652 Verified Date:08/13/2024 Loan Repayment:No Response Sign on Bonus:No Response Practice Type: Employed Accept J1 Visa:No Response Accept H1b Visa:No Response Permanent: Full time Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine: (FP/IM) Family Practice Internal Medicine Apply Now Share: What you need to know: Practice Details Full-time position with 12-hour shifts, rotating shifts with 3 other physicians
12 shifts per month (144 hours) - flexible scheduling ABEM BC/BE or FM or IM boarded physicians considered with ER experience 23K - 25K Emergency Center visits per year Compensation Details $388,800 Base Salary with $25,000 Bonus potential Excellent benefits, paid malpractice, $15K moving allowance, $10K sign on b Community Details Americus is rich in history and culture, offering a variety of social opportunities, including theaters, dining, sports activities and churches. The town also prides itself in education, as it is home to two institutions of higher learning: Georgia Southwestern University and South Georgia Technical College. Americus is decorated with historical architectural design, rows of boutique shops and unique restaurants featuring anything from five-star cuisine to fantastic home-cooked traditional Southern fare. It embraces the small-town vibe where friends and neighbors wave hello and traffic is unheard of. Attractions include the Andersonville National Historic Site, Brickyard Plantation Golf Club & RV Park, Georgia Rural Telephone Museum, Habitat for Humanity/Global Village and Discovery Center, Plains Historic Inn & Antiques, Rylander Theatre, SAM Shortline Excursion Train, Thirteenth Colony Distilleries, and the historic Best Western plus Windsor Hotel. Recruiter Insights

Compensation.  The Starting Salary Is $25,000 To $50,000 More Compared To Starting Salaries In Atlanta, GA.  Coupled With A Cost Of Living Of 20% Lower Than The Aforementioned Metropolitan Areas, Provides Significant Purchasing Power To Build Their Dream Home, Payoff School Loans And Retire Early. 

The Housing Market.   3br 2 ba 2,496 sq ft Discover the perfect blend of convenience and seclusion in this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home nestled on 11 serene acres just moments from town. Tucked away from the road, this private oasis offers tranquility and ample space to roam. Inside, you'll find a cozy living space, a spacious kitchen featuring tile back , and comfortable bedrooms. Step outside to a vast landscape of possibilities, barn and fencing. Ideal for those seeking proximity to amenities without sacrificing privacy, this property is a rare find. This home can be yours for $289,900.

The Community.   Americus is rich in history and culture, offering a variety of social opportunities, including theaters, dining, sports activities and churches. The town also prides itself in education, as it is home to two institutions of higher learning: Georgia Southwestern University and South Georgia Technical College.

The Employer.  located on beautiful campus built in 2011 after the original hospital was hit by a tornado. The small community has a great cost of living, and a great mix of rural charm with sophisticated facilities. Part of a larger health system, the hospital and physicians have great support in a variety of specialties and deliver excellent care to patients across the region. 

Community Profile What is nice to know. Closest International Airports: 147 miles: Atlanta, GA (ATL / KATL) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 206 miles: Birmingham, AL (BHM / KBHM) Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport 247 miles: Jacksonville, FL (JAX / KJAX) Jacksonville International Airport Closest Major City: 116 miles to Atlanta, GA 181 miles to Birmingham, AL 193 miles to Jacksonville, FL 295 miles to Charlotte, NC 296 miles to Orlando, FL Closest Domestic Airport: 41 miles: Albany, GA (ABY / KABY) Southwest Georgia Regional Airport 63 miles: Columbus, GA (CSG / KCSG) Columbus Metropolitan Airport 69 miles: Macon, GA (MCN / KMCN) Middle Georgia Regional Airport 114 miles: Dothan, AL (DHN / KDHN) Dothan Regional Airport Cost of Living: Mean Housing Cost- $122,615 City Cost of Living Index- 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100) State Cost of Living Index - 91.2 Colleges and Universities: Georgia Southwestern State University (Full-time enrollment: 2,689; Offers Master's degree) South Georgia Technical College (Full-time enrollment: 1,565) Darton State College (about 35 miles; Albany, GA; Full-time enrollment: 5,000) Albany State University (about 36 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 3,662) Albany Technical College (about 37 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 3,707)

 

Demographics: Black alone 60.6% White alone 32.0% Two or more races 3% Hispanic 1.8% Asian alone 1.4% Other race alone 0.2% Taxes: State Income Tax Rate- 1% - 5.75% State Sales Tax Rate - 4% County Tax Rate - 4% + 2.96% Property Tax Rate - 0.83% Major Industry:  Educational services (14.1%) Health care (11.7%) Public administration (8.0%) Accommodation & food services (6.2%) Construction (4.8%) Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.7%) Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.2%)

 

 

Recreation: Attractions include the Andersonville National Historic Site, Brickyard Plantation Golf Club & RV Park, Georgia Rural Telephone Museum, Habitat for Humanity/Global Village and Discovery Center, Plains Historic Inn & Antiques, Rylander Theatre, SAM Shortline Excursion Train, Thirteenth Colony Distilleries, and the historic Best Western plus Windsor Hotel. Arts & Culture: Through the remarkable efforts of the City of Americus and private individuals, the theatre has reawakened and opened a new era of enrichment to the lives of residents and visitors in Americus, Georgia. The theatre provides audiences with a glimpse into the past and into the future. Enveloped in the charm of an early 1900s vaudeville theatre is state-of-the-art technology to support live productions, corporate presentations, and conference activity. The theatre offers regular tours of the facility, film and video presentations, live performances, theatre and organ concerts, and a host of local touring presentations. Sports for the Spectator: Atlanta Hawks -NBA Atlanta Gladiators - Ice Hockey Atlanta Braves - MLB Sports for the Participant: Golf Hiking and Fishing YMCA health club Shopping: Walmart Supercenter Belk Department Store Nearby Costco Winn Dixie Lowe's Top Five things to do: Americus Historic District SAM Shortline Excursion Train Lindbergh Memorial Jimmy Carter National Historic Site Rylander Theater Apply Now Share: Certified Recruiter
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