Physician - Pediatric Cardiologist - Atlanta, Georgia

Wellstar Health Systems; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative physician-led culture

Teaching and academic collaboration

Affiliation with Medical College of GA

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Wellstar Medical Group in the Atlanta region seeks a Board Certified/Eligible Pediatric Cardiologist to join a collaborative team serving patients across several metro clinics. This primarily outpatient role offers four-and-a-half day weeks, telemedicine for follow-ups, and strong support from sonographers and hospital teams.

Join three pediatric cardiologists with a fourth anticipated; enjoy work-life balance, teaching possibilities with the Medical College of Georgia, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification/eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Eligible for Georgia medical licensure.
• Commitment to patient-centered, multidisciplinary care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage congenital and acquired pediatric cardiovascular conditions.
• Interpret pediatric echocardiograms, EKGs, and Holter monitors.
• Provide outpatient consultations and longitudinal care.
• Participate in fetal echocardiography clinic.
• Collaborate with emergency departments and inpatient teams regarding cardiac care.

Education

MD or DO

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology

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 ShiftDay (United States of America)

Wellstar Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Cardiologist to join our established and highly collaborative pediatric cardiology team serving patients throughout the greater Atlanta region. This is an opportunity to join a respected regional program with a strong referral base, excellent clinical support, and a balanced practice model focused primarily on outpatient care.

The successful candidate will join a team of three pediatric cardiologists providing comprehensive cardiovascular care for fetal patients, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults across multiple clinic locations and Wellstar hospitals.

Position Highlights

• Primarily outpatient, clinic-based practice
• Four-and-a-half-day work week with dedicated administrative time
• Established team of three pediatric cardiologists, recruiting for a fourth physician
• Collaborative partnership with pediatric specialists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, emergency physicians, and pediatric hospital teams
• Strong work-life balance supported by a primarily outpatient practice model and limited inpatient responsibilities
• Minimal inpatient consultation responsibilities
• Telemedicine capabilities for consultative follow-up and family education
• Well-supported call schedule with sonographer support for urgent weekend echocardiograms
• Close collaboration with the Medical College of Georgia, with opportunities for teaching and research participation available but not required

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluation and management of congenital and acquired pediatric cardiovascular conditions
• Interpretation of pediatric echocardiograms, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and Holter monitors
• Outpatient consultations and longitudinal patient management
• Fetal echocardiography clinic participation
• Limited inpatient consultations at Wellstar hospitals
• Collaboration with pediatric emergency departments and inpatient providers regarding cardiac concerns and referrals

Practice Locations

• Marietta
• Dallas
• Holly Springs
• Acworth
• Pediatric Specialty Center locations

Care is provided through several pediatric cardiology clinic locations throughout the greater Atlanta region, including:

Provider schedules are structured to allow regular rotation among one to two clinic sites while maintaining continuity of care.

Call Coverage

• Shared call rotation among the physician group
• Low-volume weeknight call responsibilities

• Weekend call coverage supported by dedicated sonography resources

Inpatient consultation volume averages approximately 1-2 consults per week

Academic and Professional Development Opportunities

The pediatric cardiology team enjoys a collaborative relationship with the Medical College of Georgia, creating opportunities for physicians interested in teaching, mentoring trainees, and participating in clinical research. Academic involvement is welcomed but not required, allowing physicians to tailor their professional interests while maintaining a rewarding clinical practice.

Ideal Candidate

• General Pediatric Cardiology
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Non-Invasive Pediatric Cardiac Imaging
• Additional experience or interest in advanced cardiac imaging (CT/MRI) is welcomed but not required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology
• Eligible for Georgia medical licensure
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care and multidisciplinary collaboration

About Wellstar

Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest integrated healthcare systems and includes hospitals, specialty centers, outpatient facilities, and physician practices dedicated to delivering world-class healthcare. Pediatric cardiologists benefit from close collaboration with pediatric subspecialists, NICU teams, PICU services, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and a growing regional referral network throughout Georgia.

Why Physicians Choose This Opportunity

• Established pediatric cardiology practice
• Strong referral network and consistent patient volume
• Collaborative and physician-led culture
• Limited inpatient burden
• Low-volume call schedule
• Opportunities for teaching and academic collaboration
• Optional research participation
• Close affiliation with the Medical College of Georgia
• Excellent work-life balance
• Located in desirable Georgia communities with highly rated schools and convenient access to major metropolitan amenities

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.