AUGUSTA, Ga. () – A local hospital is making a significant investment in its future here in Augusta. 

Doctors Hospital is investing more than 150 million dollars to continue meeting what the CEO calls the growing community’s healthcare needs.

The projects range from their free-standing ER in Evans, expansion of two hospital towers at the main campus, renovations for program growth, extensive renovation and upgrading of equipment across the hospital, and developing a Graduate Medical education program.

“We want to make sure that we continue to meet the health care need of our community, and we know as the population in the CSRA continues to grow we want to make sure that we’re able to grow with our community and serve our patient’s needs,” said Joanna Conley, the Chief Executive Officer, Doctors Hospital of Augusta.

These expansion projects mean 110 full-time jobs at the standing ER or the main campus.

“We know that it’s important for economic development within our area to continue to provide great roles and positions in our community,” said Conley.

Developing a Graduate Medical education program will allow the hospital to train new physicians.

“So, we are currently going through preparations and building the spaces, for example, where they will be doing simulations and being able to welcome more residents to our facility. There is such a need for physicians nationwide, especially here in the CSRA,” said Conley.

The free-standing emergency room is about halfway done and will be a full-service ER providing the same level of care as an ER in a hospital with CT, X-ray, laboratory, and pharmacy services. It will also have 11 treatment rooms, one being a triage room.

“This free-standing ER allows patients to get that lifesaving care more timely and closer to home,” said Conley

The free-standing emergency room is not an urgent care. It is expected to open later this year.  Jobs are posted if you are interested.