Physician - Laryngologist - Austell, GA

Wellstar Health System; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Cobb Medical Center in Austell, Georgia is seeking a Fellowship-trained Laryngologist to join our Otolaryngology service line. The incoming physician will help develop a comprehensive voice and airway program within Wellstar, a large integrated health system.

The role offers opportunities to collaborate with Speech-Language Pathology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, and Oncology, backed by institutional support and a robust referral network.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
• Fellowship-trained in Laryngology.
• Eligible for Georgia medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive laryngology and voice program.
• Establish multidisciplinary clinics with other specialties (Speech-Language Pathology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Oncology).
• Build and utilize a strong referral network across the Atlanta metropolitan area.
• Lead clinical innovation in voice, airway, and swallowing disorders.

Skills

Board Certified

Fellowship-trained in Laryngology

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Education

Georgia medical licensure eligibility

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.

Work Shift

Wellstar Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible, Fellowship-Trained Laryngologist to join our expanding Otolaryngology service line at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center in Austell, Georgia.

This is a unique opportunity to develop and lead a comprehensive laryngology and voice program within one of Georgia's largest integrated healthcare systems. The incoming physician will benefit from a strong referral base, significant institutional support, and the ability to build a multidisciplinary center focused on voice, airway, and swallowing disorders.

Position Highlights

• Develop and lead a comprehensive laryngology and voice program
• Dedicated referral network from more than 35 ENT providers and a large employed primary care and multispecialty physician network
• High-volume pathology including:
  • Dysphonia
  • Benign vocal fold lesions
  • Professional voice disorders
  • Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR)
  • Airway stenosis
  • Bilateral vocal fold paralysis
  • Dysphagia
  • Chronic cough
  • Neurolaryngology disorders
• Opportunity to establish multidisciplinary clinics with:
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Pulmonology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Neurology
  • Oncology
• Modern outpatient clinics with advanced diagnostic technology and in-office procedural capabilities
• Access to a robust referral network across the Atlanta metropolitan area
• Opportunity to shape the strategic growth of laryngology services throughout the health system

Procedural Opportunities

Applicants should be comfortable performing or interested in developing expertise in:

• Awake laser procedures
• Office-based laryngeal injections
• Injection laryngoplasty
• Vocal fold augmentation
• Botulinum toxin injections
• Transnasal esophagoscopy
• Flexible laryngoscopy with videostroboscopy
• Microlaryngoscopy
• Airway reconstruction procedures
• Endoscopic management of subglottic and tracheal stenosis
• Laser surgery of the larynx
• Dysphagia evaluation and management

Why Wellstar ENT?

Wellstar's Otolaryngology service line is experiencing significant growth throughout the Atlanta metropolitan region with continued investment in:

• Dedicated subspecialty programs
• Comprehensive audiology services
• Advanced imaging capabilities
• Population health initiatives
• AI-enabled clinical workflowsResearch and quality improvement programs
• Physician leadership and mentorship opportunities

Physicians enjoy close collaboration with hospital and system leadership and play an active role in advancing strategic initiatives that improve access, quality, and patient outcomes.

Ideal Candidate

Fellowship-trained in Laryngology

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
• Eligible for Georgia medical licensure
• Passionate about multidisciplinary patient care
• Interested in program development and clinical innovation
• Excellent communication and teaching skills
• Committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience

About Wellstar Cobb Medical Center

Wellstar Cobb Medical Center is a 382-bed regional medical center serving the rapidly growing communities of west metro Atlanta. As part of Wellstar Health System, physicians benefit from a collaborative network of hospitals, specialty programs, and ambulatory services dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

About Wellstar Health System

Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most integrated healthcare systems, recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Our physician-led culture fosters collaboration, professional growth, and opportunities to build meaningful careers while making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

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.