5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC·Cobb County, Georgia
The Pediatric General Surgeon will perform elective and emergent surgeries at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital and manage outpatient clinic responsibilities. The role includes building a Pediatric Surgery program and providing excellent care to patients and families.
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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.
At Wellstar we all share common goals.
That’s what makes us so successful – and such an integral part of our communities.
We want the same things, for our organization, for our patients, and for our colleagues.
As one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in Georgia, this means we pride ourselves on investing in the communities that we serve.
We continue to provide innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare.
Wellstar Medical Group is seeking a Pediatric General Surgeon, board-certified/board-eligible in Pediatric Surgery, to work at an established hospital in Metropolitan Atlanta, GA.
Wellstar started expanding pediatric services ten years ago beyond ambulatory pediatrics and NICU and has built an extensive network of over 80 employed pediatricians, multiple pediatric subspecialities, a large pediatric ER volume of >100,000 pediatric patients per year, and over 14,000 newborn deliveries annually.
This network of patients within the system supports the creation of a Pediatric Surgery program at Wellstar to provide excellent care to patients and families close to home and internal to the system.
The incoming candidate can expect a schedule that would allow for 2 half days per week in the clinic in addition to elective and emergent surgeries.
Candidate would likely be responsible for 7 days a month of call coverage with no trauma or ECMO responsibilities.
Additional details include: Outpatient Outpatient clinic is located within walking distance to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Well-rounded Pediatric Surgical practice with opportunities to build chest wall deformity program, bariatric program and develop robotic skills Immediate referrals from the large pediatric patient base from within the system and more Inpatient The incoming candidate will perform surgeries at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Level 3 NICU at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital 6 bed PICU at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital State of art Robotics and Laparoscopic Surgery Based upon current referrals, it is expected that the practice will build to approximately 1,000 surgical cases per year (400 cases performed in first year).
We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Occurrence-based malpractice coverage Short-term and long-term disability insurance Life insurance CME allowance Extended illness bank Concierge service Adoption assistance
Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Surgery MD or DO J1 and H1 visas are considered 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.
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Surgery and hold an MD or DO degree. J1 and H1 visas are considered for qualified applicants.
Market context
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