Physician - Emergency Medicine Jobs in Georgia
Physician - Emergency Medicine jobs in Georgia are consistently active, concentrated in hospital systems, Level I and Level II trauma centers, and hospital-owned urgent care networks, with demand at every level from new residency graduates through attending and medical director roles. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta lead hiring volume, anchored by major employers like Emory Healthcare, WellStar Health System, and Augusta University Health. The highest demand is for board-certified emergency physicians, with growing need in pediatric emergency medicine and emergency ultrasound. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
TeamHealth has an excellent opportunity for a full-time physician to join our elite emergency medicine special operations team in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas. Our special operations team works at select EDs and physicians work 120 hours per month in blocks with blocked time off.
We ask that you be board certified or board eligible in ABEM or AOBEM with emergency medicine residency training required. TeamHealth will obtain any additional licenses and DEAs for the designated states if needed. The ideal candidates for these positions must be adaptive, possess excellent communication skills, have a team player attitude and flexibility to travel is a must. Enhance your work-life balance with blocked time off to enjoy doing what you love!
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Benefits
- An elite compensation package
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Paid travel and accommodations
- Blocked time off
- Superb licensing and credentialing support
- TeamHealth Institute resources and free CME
- Patient safety organization
- Support of national network of emergency medicine experts
- LiveWell WorkLife concierge program
- Excellent alternative to locums with consistent full-time work
Facility
Special Operations team members are credentialed at multiple Emergency Medicine client sites within a specified region and serve as clinical 'top guns' for our clients. A special ops team member must be adaptive and possess excellent communication skills and a team-player attitude. Flexibility and the ability to travel are a must.
About the City
The fast growing city of Atlanta is a transportation hub for the U.S. and the world. The official population is about 420,000, but the metro area has grown to about 4.1 million. Atlanta is also known as a banking center and is home to the world headquarters of 13 Fortune 500 companies. The ever changing downtown skyline includes skyscrapers constructed in the Midtown, Buckhead, and outer perimeter business districts around I-285.
Job Description
TeamHealth has an excellent opportunity for a full-time physician to join our elite emergency medicine special operations team in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas. Our special operations team works at select EDs and physicians work 120 hours per month in blocks with blocked time off.
We ask that you be board certified or board eligible in ABEM or AOBEM with emergency medicine residency training required. TeamHealth will obtain any additional licenses and DEAs for the designated states if needed. The ideal candidates for these positions must be adaptive, possess excellent communication skills, have a team player attitude and flexibility to travel is a must. Enhance your work-life balance with blocked time off to enjoy doing what you love!
California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/
Benefits
- An elite compensation package
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Paid travel and accommodations
- Blocked time off
- Superb licensing and credentialing support
- TeamHealth Institute resources and free CME
- Patient safety organization
- Support of national network of emergency medicine experts
- LiveWell WorkLife concierge program
- Excellent alternative to locums with consistent full-time work
Facility
Special Operations team members are credentialed at multiple Emergency Medicine client sites within a specified region and serve as clinical 'top guns' for our clients. A special ops team member must be adaptive and possess excellent communication skills and a team-player attitude. Flexibility and the ability to travel are a must.
About the City
The fast growing city of Atlanta is a transportation hub for the U.S. and the world. The official population is about 420,000, but the metro area has grown to about 4.1 million. Atlanta is also known as a banking center and is home to the world headquarters of 13 Fortune 500 companies. The ever changing downtown skyline includes skyscrapers constructed in the Midtown, Buckhead, and outer perimeter business districts around I-285.
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physician - emergency medicine jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia medical license issued by the Georgia Composite Medical Board
- Board certification or active board eligibility in emergency medicine through ABEM or AOBEM
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited emergency medicine residency program
- Current ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certifications required at time of hire
- DEA registration with Georgia state controlled substance permit
- Experience with EPIC or other major electronic health record systems preferred
Physician - Emergency Medicine Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physician - emergency medicine in Georgia?
To practice as a physician - emergency medicine in Georgia, you must hold a valid medical license issued by the Georgia Composite Medical Board, the state's licensing authority for physicians. This requires completing medical school, finishing an ACGME-accredited emergency medicine residency, passing USMLE or COMLEX steps, and submitting a licensure application with verified credentials. Board certification through ABEM or AOBEM strengthens your application and is required by most Georgia hospital systems before independent practice.
How much do physician - emergency medicines make in Georgia?
Physician - emergency medicines in Georgia earn a median of about $219,010 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $126,020 for the lowest 10% to over $495,260 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire physician - emergency medicines in Georgia?
Employers hiring physician - emergency medicines in Georgia right now include Vituity, TeamHealth, and Sound Physicians, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers drive the majority of full-time openings, with staffing group contracts also active at community hospitals across the state.
Which Georgia cities have the most physician - emergency medicine jobs?
Savannah, Columbus, and Vidalia have the most physician - emergency medicine openings in Georgia right now. Atlanta dominates hiring volume as the home of major systems like Emory Healthcare and WellStar, while Augusta's openings are anchored by Augusta University Health and its Level I trauma center, and Savannah's market is driven by St. Joseph's Candler Health System and the region's growing coastal population.
Are there remote physician - emergency medicine jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Emergency medicine is an inherently hands-on, bedside specialty requiring in-person patient care, so the vast majority of positions are on-site. About 20% of physician - emergency medicine openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles are almost exclusively in telehealth triage, utilization review, or medical directorship with administrative components.
How can I get hired as a physician - emergency medicine in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly out of residency, as Georgia's major health systems actively recruit graduating emergency medicine residents. Emory Healthcare, WellStar Health System, and Augusta University Health all offer new attending onboarding programs and medical staff orientation pathways. Candidates without prior attending experience can also pursue locum tenens contracts through Georgia community hospitals to build clinical hours, and holding active ABEM board eligibility plus Georgia licensure in hand before applying significantly strengthens any application.
Where can I find and apply to physician - emergency medicine jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to physician - emergency medicine jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across hospital systems, trauma centers, and urgent care networks. Find the roles that fit your credentials and experience, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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