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Decatur, Georgia

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Emergency MedicineIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275K–$900K

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Job Description

Decatur, GA – Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 9,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine physicians.
  • Current GA state license is a plus.
  • Visa Candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Candidates wanting to work in an academic setting with current residents desired.

The Practice

  • Emory Decatur Hospital – Decatur, Georgia
  • Vituity staffed since 2005.
  • STEMI Receiving Center and Stroke Center.
  • 451-bed facility with 29 Emergency Department beds and a 10-bed Clinical Decision Observation Unit.
  • Internal waiting rooms with 25+ capacity, 4 psychiatric stabilization rooms, several expedited care and FAST areas.
  • Annual ED volume of 70,000 with all sub-specialty backup.
  • In-House Neurology M-F and TeleNeuro weekends and overnights.
  • Emory Hillandale Hospital – Lithonia, Georgia
  • Vituity staffed since 2005.
  • 100-bed facility with 29 ED beds.
  • 65,000+ annual ED volume.
  • Epic EMR with Dragon dictation
  • STEMI transfers go to Emory Decatur Hospital.
  • Runner up in the TAT-D collaborative which had over 20 hospital teams throughout the country with the goal of reduction of turnaround time to discharge.

The Community

Decatur, Georgia, is a charming and vibrant city that offers the perfect blend of small-town warmth and urban convenience, making it a wonderful place to live and work.

Located just minutes from downtown Atlanta, Decatur is known for its historic neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, and thriving arts and dining scenes.

The city boasts landmarks like the historic Decatur Square, a hub for festivals, farmers markets, and live music, and the Agnes Scott College campus, renowned for its stunning architecture.

  • Nearby, explore attractions such as Stone Mountain Park or Atlanta's world-class museums and entertainment.
  • Decatur enjoys a mild, four-season climate, with colorful springs and falls, warm summers, and short winters.
  • Its award-winning schools, welcoming community, and pedestrian-friendly downtown make it a standout choice

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Student loan refinancing discounts
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked.

In addition, Vituity physicians participate in our partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients at Emory Decatur and Emory Hillandale hospitals. Collaborate within a physician-owned partnership model to manage high-volume emergency department operations.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Certified in Emergency Medicine. A current Georgia state license is preferred, and interest in academic settings with residents is desired.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical Decision MakingAcute CareMedical DiagnosisTreatment PlanningTrauma CareStroke ManagementSTEMI Management

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 90% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,027 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Decatur

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$256k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,739/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Physician-Owned Partnership
Profit Distribution
Equity Ownership
K-1 Tax Advantages
Superior Health Plan Options
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA