Rural Physician Group- Emanuel Medical Center

Rural Physicians Group (RPG) is looking for a hospitalist to join our team at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro, GA! We are looking for someone that is passionate about rural medicine, looking to make a difference in medically underserved communities and wants to enjoy a flexible schedule with more autonomy.

We are on a mission to help rural hospitals meet the needs of the people they serve. Our expansive network of passionate, experienced hospitalists, surgicalist and APPs works full-time to solve the healthcare crisis in rural communities, partnering with hospitals to offer continuity of care and improved patient outcomes.

Hospital Name: Emanuel Medical Center

Hospital Location: Swainsboro, GA

Brief Description: Swainsboro, Georgia, is a charming, close-knit Southern community widely celebrated as the "Crossroads of the Great South" due to its central location between major state hubs.

The city is highly regarded for its deep-rooted forestry heritage, showcased annually during the popular Pine Tree Festival, and its high-energy motorsports culture centered at the historic Swainsboro Raceway dirt track. Home to East Georgia State College, the town blends a vibrant educational atmosphere with classic small-town appeal, historic architecture, and local boutique shopping. Additionally, it serves as a premier gateway for outdoor recreation, offering visitors easy access to scenic hiking, canoeing, and camping at the nearby George L. Smith State Park.

Community Size: Hazelhurst has a population 22,000-23,000

Local Industries/Economy: Forestry, Footwear, and Food/Retail services

Start Date: January 12, 2026

Credentialing: 90-120 days

Schedule:7-10, 24-hour shifts/month. .

Call:24/7 call coverage

Details: Critical Access Hospital

• ICU Beds: 6

• Acute Beds: 15

Observation:

• Average Daily Census: 12

• Max Census: 25

• Average Daily Discharges: 6

• Avg LOS: 2.1

• Avg. Daily Admissions: 2-5

Acuity: CHF, Pneumonia, A-fib, DKA, metabolic Encephalopathy, ETOH Withdraw

Subspecialty Support: 

• General Surgery: Monday-Thursday
• Anesthesia: Monday-Thursday 7-430
• RT/X-Ray/CT/Lab: 24/7

EMR: Trubridge

Experience + Qualifications

Intubation and Vent Management

Active GA License or the ability to obtain

Compensation & Benefits

Independent Contractor (1099)

Malpractice Insurance Covered by RPG

Providers have private living accommodations that include a private bathroom with shower and an office space.