Pediatric General Surgery

5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

CME allowance

Extended illness bank

Concierge service

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Wellstar Medical Group seeks a board-certified/board-eligible Pediatric General Surgeon to join an established program in Metropolitan Atlanta, GA. The role includes clinic half-days, elective and emergent surgeries, and scheduled call coverage with no trauma or ECMO duties.

Surgeries occur at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with opportunities to build programs in chest wall deformity, bariatrics, and robotics. The system supports innovative care and a strong pediatric network.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Surgeon MD or DO.
• J1 and H1 visas are considered

Responsibilities

• Clinic two half-days per week plus elective and emergent surgeries.
• Approx. 7 days per month of call coverage with no trauma/ECMO responsibilities.
• Surgeries performed at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital; use of robotics and laparoscopic techniques.

Skills

Pediatric surgery

Education

Pediatric Surgery Board Certification

Job 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. 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

• 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

Required Minimum Licensure/Certification: 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.

Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For" list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life - and our team members are the foundation of that care.