Family Medicine position with Residency Stipend located in Southwest Georgia with easy access to Atlanta and Florida Beaches

  • Family Practice

  • Americus , Georgia

  • Permanent: Full time
  • Family Practice

About This Job

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Job Id

11648

Specialty

Family Practice

Practice Type

Employed

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Practice Details

 

  • Seeking a BE/BC Family Medicine Physician for 100% outpatient position. 
  • Hospital Employed Position. 
  • See 20 patients per day

Compensation Details

  • $245K Base Salary
  • $25K sign on
  • $5K for CME allowance
  • Up to $15K relocation allowance (per IRS guidelines)
  • 20 days plus 7 holidays PTO
  • RVU potential
  • Living stipend available for current residents

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

  1. Americus Historic District
  2. SAM Shortline Excursion Train
  3. Lindbergh Memorial
  4. Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
  5. Rylander Theater

Facility Location

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Americus , Georgia

Population

City Population: 15,989,
Service Population: 33,373

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