What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTERNAL MEDICINE, CONTINUITY CLINIC PRECEPTOR- PHYSICIAN position at South Georgia Medical Center?
Description
Internal Medicine, Continuity Clinic Preceptor
Graduate Medical Education Teaching Opportunity
SGMC Health is the most comprehensive health system serving South Georgia and North Florida, operating four hospitals across Lowndes, Berrien, and Lanier counties. Our system also includes ambulance services, an extensive medical office network, a cancer center, hospice facility, retirement center, skilled nursing facility, imaging centers, and urgent care locations. SGMC Health is known for its excellence in heart and vascular care, stroke, trauma, cancer, orthopedics, surgery, and women’s and infants’ services.
Position Summary:
We are pleased to offer a unique faculty opportunity for a board-certified Internal Medicine physician to serve as a teaching preceptor for our Internal Medicine Residency Program’s continuity clinic. This position is ideal for a physician passionate about medical education, mentorship, and outpatient primary care.
Position Description:
- Full-time, Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday 8 AM - 12 PM
- No call responsibilities
- Hospital-employed faculty role within SGMC Health’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) clinic
- Serve as a clinical preceptor, supervising and mentoring Internal Medicine residents in their continuity clinic
- Guide residents in evidence-based patient care, professional development, and practice management
- Work in a collaborative, team-based academic environment with opportunities for scholarly activities
- Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with bonus potential
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Malpractice insurance coverage 401(k) with employer matching CME time and financial support
- Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus
- Academic and professional growth opportunities within a thriving residency program
Qualifications:
- Board-certified in Internal Medicine
- Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Georgia
- A strong interest in teaching and mentoring residents in an academic clinical setting
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and referring physicians
- Passionate about quality improvement, evidence-based medicine, and resident education
- EPIC electronic medical record experience is a plus
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a commitment to fostering a positive and innovative learning environment
Community Highlights – Valdosta, Georgia:
Valdosta is a thriving community in South Georgia, offering a high quality of life, excellent schools, affordable housing, and a strong business climate. The area features:
- Proximity to Florida’s Gulf and Atlantic beaches
- Easy access to major cities, including Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee
- A vibrant downtown scene with diverse dining, arts, and entertainment options
- Abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, including golf, sports leagues, and parks
- Home to Moody Air Force Base with 10,000 service members and their families as well as Valdosta State University, which has over 14,000 students
- Convenient regional airport with direct flights to Atlanta
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Contact Us For more information or to speak with a physician recruiter, call 229-433-4138.
