- Location
- Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Workday
Description
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Wellstar Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Cardiologist to join our established and highly collaborative pediatric cardiology team serving patients throughout the greater Atlanta region. This is an opportunity to join a respected regional program with a strong referral base, excellent clinical support, and a balanced practice model focused primarily on outpatient care.
The successful candidate will join a team of three pediatric cardiologists providing comprehensive cardiovascular care for fetal patients, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults across multiple clinic locations and Wellstar hospitals.
Position Highlights
- Primarily outpatient, clinic-based practice
- Four-and-a-half-day work week with dedicated administrative time
- Established team of three pediatric cardiologists, recruiting for a fourth physician
- Collaborative partnership with pediatric specialists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, emergency physicians, and pediatric hospital teams
- Strong work-life balance supported by a primarily outpatient practice model and limited inpatient responsibilities
- Minimal inpatient consultation responsibilities
- Telemedicine capabilities for consultative follow-up and family education
- Well-supported call schedule with sonographer support for urgent weekend echocardiograms
- Close collaboration with the Medical College of Georgia, with opportunities for teaching and research participation available but not required
Clinical Responsibilities
- Evaluation and management of congenital and acquired pediatric cardiovascular conditions
- Interpretation of pediatric echocardiograms, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and Holter monitors
- Outpatient consultations and longitudinal patient management
- Fetal echocardiography clinic participation
- Limited inpatient consultations at Wellstar hospitals
- Collaboration with pediatric emergency departments and inpatient providers regarding cardiac concerns and referrals
Practice Locations
Care is provided through several pediatric cardiology clinic locations throughout the greater Atlanta region, including:
- Marietta
- Dallas
- Holly Springs
- Acworth
- Pediatric Specialty Center locations
Provider schedules are structured to allow regular rotation among one to two clinic sites while maintaining continuity of care.
Call Coverage
- Shared call rotation among the physician group
- Low-volume weeknight call responsibilities
- Weekend call coverage supported by dedicated sonography resources
- Inpatient consultation volume averages approximately 1-2 consults per week
Academic and Professional Development Opportunities
The pediatric cardiology team enjoys a collaborative relationship with the Medical College of Georgia, creating opportunities for physicians interested in teaching, mentoring trainees, and participating in clinical research. Academic involvement is welcomed but not required, allowing physicians to tailor their professional interests while maintaining a rewarding clinical practice.
Ideal Candidate
We welcome candidates with expertise in:
- General Pediatric Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Non-Invasive Pediatric Cardiac Imaging
Additional experience or interest in advanced cardiac imaging (CT/MRI) is welcomed but not required.
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology
- Eligible for Georgia medical licensure
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care and multidisciplinary collaboration
About Wellstar
Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest integrated healthcare systems and includes hospitals, specialty centers, outpatient facilities, and physician practices dedicated to delivering world-class healthcare. Pediatric cardiologists benefit from close collaboration with pediatric subspecialists, NICU teams, PICU services, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and a growing regional referral network throughout Georgia.
Why Physicians Choose This Opportunity
- Established pediatric cardiology practice
- Strong referral network and consistent patient volume
- Collaborative and physician-led culture
- Limited inpatient burden
- Low-volume call schedule
- Opportunities for teaching and academic collaboration
- Optional research participation
- Close affiliation with the Medical College of Georgia
- Excellent work-life balance
- Located in desirable Georgia communities with highly rated schools and convenient access to major metropolitan amenities
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.