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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatrics - Austell, GA

Wellstar Health System·Smyrna, Georgia

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 28 days ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive primary care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents, including well-child visits and chronic condition management. Collaborate with a physician-led team to coordinate high-quality care and maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR.

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

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 be a shining example of what's possible when exceptional professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in healthcare and in the lives of our patients.

At Wellstar, we all share common goals. That's what makes us so successful—and such an integral part of the communities we serve. As one of Georgia's largest not-for-profit health systems, we are committed to investing in our communities while delivering innovative, high-quality, patient-centered care that improves access and outcomes.

Wellstar Medical Group is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our new Austell Pediatrics practice in Austell, Georgia. This is an exciting opportunity to help establish and grow a new pediatric practice while providing comprehensive primary care to infants, children, and adolescents in a welcoming, family-centered environment.

Our pediatric team is dedicated to treating every child as if they were our own and ensuring every family receives compassionate, personalized care close to home. Working collaboratively with experienced pediatricians, nursing staff, and care teams, the APP will play a key role in delivering exceptional pediatric care and promoting the health and well-being of our community.

  • Position highlights
  • Full-time outpatient pediatric practice
  • Brand new Austell Pediatrics location
  • Collaborative, physician-led care team
  • State-of-the-art, child-friendly facility
  • Opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and families
  • Epic electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Convenient access to the Atlanta metropolitan area

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive pediatric primary care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents
  • Perform well-child visits, preventive care, and routine physical examinations
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions
  • Provide patient and family education regarding health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment plans
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests as appropriate
  • Collaborate closely with pediatric physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate high-quality patient care
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic EMR

Qualifications

  • Required
  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
  • Current Georgia APRN or PA license (or eligibility for Georgia licensure)
  • National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
  • Current DEA registration (or eligibility)
  • BLS certification
  • Preferred
  • Previous pediatric primary care experience
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Commitment to patient-centered, family-focused care

What We Offer

We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package, including

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • CME allowance
  • Extended illness bank
  • Concierge services
  • Adoption assistance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional growth and development opportunities

Join us for outstanding benefits and career development opportunities. We offer state-of-the-art technology, strong clinical support, and colleagues who rank among the best in the country. The Wellstar culture of caring has been nationally recognized by Fortune as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For."

Step up to your potential. Join the most integrated health system in Georgia and help shape the future of pediatric care at our new Austell Pediatrics practice.

Wellstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited NP or PA program with a current Georgia license and national certification (PNP or PA-C). BLS certification and DEA registration are required, while previous pediatric primary care experience is preferred.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Relationship Building
  • Physical Examinations
  • Patient Education
  • Diagnostic Interpretation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Chronic Condition Management
  • Preventive Care
  • Family-Centered Care
  • Epic EMR
  • Pediatric Primary Care

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Smyrna, Georgia
Posted
Jun 30, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Wellstar Health System

At Wellstar Health System, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care, inclusive culture and world-class doctors and caregivers, Wellstar is one of the largest, most integrated...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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