Southeast Georgia Health System - Brunswick Campus (Brunswick, GA)

APRN or PA

1. Engagement Overview

2. Facility Profile: (Hospital System): Southeast Georgia Hospital System (SGHS)

Facility/Address: (Main site) Brunswick: 2415 Parkwood Dr. Brunswick, GA, 31520
Facility type: 2 hospitals (Brunswick & Camden)
Trauma designation: none
Annual ED volume: BRN (60k), CA (30k)
ED beds: Hospitals: BRN: 50 bed, CA: 17 bed
Average patients/hour expected of PA: 1.5 -2 pph
EMR system: Cerner (w/ PACS, Dragon dictation, and AI scribe)
Physician coverage model: 55% physician/ 45% APC
Scribe / support staff: AI scribe, HUC (unit secretary), Tech (splints/IV)
Specialty back-up: Hospitals (Gen surg, Most surgical specialists, Anesthesia, OBGYN) **some IR

3. Position Details

Schedule structure: Mostly 9-10 hour shifts. Occasional 12 hour shifts.
Hours / FTE:
Weekend / holiday expectation: Yes
Call requirement: NA
Procedures expected: laceration repairs, I&D, FB removal, full eye exam
Patient population: Mixed based on site (underserved vs upper middle class, rural vs urban, young families vs retirement community - large variety)
Productivity expectations: 1.5 -2 pph
Supervision model: strong physician oversight, collaborative approach

4. Compensation & Benefits

Base compensation: Tiered pay, Tier 3 $85/hour base with RVU up to >$95. Plus benefits package
Shift differentials: Yes, night diff, see model
Sign-on bonus: No
Relocation assistance: No
Retention / stay bonus: NA
Productivity / RVU bonus: See model
Student loan repayment: NA
CME allowance & days: Yes, see package
PTO / paid leave: Banked hours model
Retirement / 401k: Yes, matching
Health / dental / vision: Yes
Malpractice: Yes, covered

5. Candidate Requirements

Experience required: 2 years of experience in EM as APC (for tier 3)
Certifications required: ACLS, PALS
State licensure: GA
DEA / CSR: Not needed
Board certification: Board (APRN or PA, respectively) both adult & kids
Visa sponsorship: None
Background / drug screen: Yes Background. DS only if extenuating circumstances
Soft-skill priorities: Customer service excellence, clear friendly communication, positive attitude, enjoys collaboration
Deal-breakers: unable to see kids (geriatric), unable to work nights

6. Credentialing & Onboarding

Onboarding / orientation: shadow & probation period (meet benchmarks)
Required documents at offer: proof of respective board eligibility/certification

7. Interview & Hiring Process

Permanent Position: APP needed in Georgia