5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC·Troup County, Georgia
The physician will be responsible for caring for patients in the office setting and providing in-patient consults and procedures at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center. This role involves serving patients with compassion while pursuing excellence in medical practice.
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WellStar Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to join our established team in LaGrange, Georgia.
In addition to caring for patients in the office, the physician will have the opportunity to provide in-patient consults and procedures at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, a 276-bed hospital, adjacent to the outpatient practice setting.
About this Opportunity employed position competitive compensation package, signing bonus and relocation allowance coverage at 1 hospital Epic EMR occurrence-based malpractice coverage 403(b) with employer match About Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center Located in LaGrange, Ga. (1 hour south of Atlanta) Wellstar West Georgia (WGMC) provides healthcare to residents in west Georgia and east Alabama.
WGMC is a full-service hospital that has received numerous awards and recognitions including the only hospital in Georgia to receive Truven Health’s “100 Top Hospitals” for 2 consecutive years and Becker’s “100 Great Community Hospitals”.
About Wellstar Health System Wellstar consists of Wellstar Medical Group, 240 medical office locations, outpatient centers, health parks, a pediatric center, nursing centers, hospices, homecares, as well as 9 inpatient hospitals.
With our approximately 20,000 team members, Wellstar remains committed to its Employer of Choice strategy that has led to numerous accolades for work-life balance, including being named to Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list.
As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, we share a goal of improving the delivery of healthcare in all our communities.
Required Minimum Education An MD or DO Degree Required Applicants must be licensed or eligible for a license in the State of Georgia Applicants must have completed the necessary Residency and/or Fellowship training requisite for their given specialty and be Certified or qualified for Certification by their respective specialty Board Required
Required Minimum Experience Previous practice experience in a Residency or Fellowship Training Program Required
Required Minimum Skills It is expected that applicants will possess skills commensurate with their given specialty.
Applicants will be expected to show proof of competency for clinical skills applied for.
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Applicants must possess an MD or DO degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Georgia. Candidates are required to have completed the necessary Residency and/or Fellowship training and be Board Certified or qualified for Certification in their specialty, along with possessing commensurate clinical skills.
Market context
Gastroenterologist openings in Georgia are typically driven by ongoing outpatient and inpatient digestive care needs, so candidates with strong procedural experience and broad GI training are often in demand. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for an MD or DO, Georgia licensure or eligibility, completed residency and fellowship training, and board certification or qualification, while benefits may include malpractice coverage, a signing bonus, relocation allowance, and a 403(b) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and certification pathway before applying.
