About this role
Join Atrium Health Navicent as a General Surgeon in Milledgeville, GA—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.
At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.
Highlights
- Practice broad-spectrum general surgery in a rural community approximately one and half hours from Atlanta.
- Opportunity to provide elective, urgent, and emergent general surgical care.
- Build meaningful relationships with patients and referring providers while serving as a valued member of the local medical community.
- EPIC electronic medical record platform.
- Be part of an integrated, physician-led organization committed to innovation, quality, and patient-centered care.
- Practice in an environment dedicated to providing safe, equitable, and compassionate care for all patients.
Training and/or Experience Required
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
- Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered surgical care.
- Interest in rural and community-based practice.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to patient care
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
- Educational assistance and professional development programs
- Paid medical liability insurance
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
- Relocation assistance
Macon, Georgia, is a vibrant city that blends deep Southern heritage with a growing arts and cultural scene. Known as the "Heart of Georgia", Macon offers a welcoming community with a charming downtown featuring beautifully preserved historic architecture and lively festivals celebrating music, art, and local traditions. Residents enjoy affordable living, with housing costs well below national averages, making Macon an attractive option for families and professionals alike. The city boasts strong healthcare services and quality schools, as well as higher education opportunities with institutions like Mercer University and Middle Georgia State University. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Macon's many parks, trails, and proximity to the Ocmulgee National Monument, offering scenic beauty and recreational activities year-round. Macon provides many opportunities while maintaining a warm, community-oriented atmosphere. Macon's friendly southern hospitality and rich cultural fabric make it a place where newcomers quickly feel at home, blending small-town charm with the amenities of a vibrant city.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.
When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care —where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose— from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all —and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.