Physician - Pediatric Cardiologist - Atlanta, Georgia

Wellstar Health System

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatric Cardiologist to join an established, collaborative team serving patients throughout the greater Atlanta region. The team provides comprehensive cardiovascular care to fetal patients, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults across multiple clinic locations and Wellstar hospitals. The practice is primarily outpatient and clinic-based, with limited inpatient consultation responsibilities and a four-and-a-half-day work week that includes dedicated administrative time.

The physician will work with pediatric cardiologists and collaborate with pediatric specialists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, emergency physicians, and pediatric hospital teams. Clinic schedules rotate regularly among one or two locations while supporting continuity of care. The position includes a shared call rotation, low-volume weeknight call, and weekend call supported by sonography resources for urgent echocardiograms. Inpatient consultations average approximately one to two per week.

Teaching, mentoring, and clinical research opportunities are available through the team's relationship with the Medical College of Georgia, but academic involvement and research participation are optional. The role is based in the greater Atlanta region, with care provided at locations including Marietta, Dallas, Holly Springs, Acworth, and Pediatric Specialty Centers.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in general pediatric cardiology, congenital heart disease, or non-invasive pediatric cardiac imaging.
• Additional experience or interest in advanced cardiac imaging (CT/MRI).
• Interest in teaching, mentoring trainees, or participating in clinical research; academic involvement is optional.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage congenital and acquired pediatric cardiovascular conditions.
• Interpret pediatric echocardiograms, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and Holter monitors.
• Provide outpatient consultations and longitudinal patient management.
• Participate in fetal echocardiography clinic.
• Provide limited inpatient consultations at Wellstar hospitals.
• Collaborate with pediatric emergency departments and inpatient providers regarding cardiac concerns and referrals.
• Participate in the shared physician call rotation, including weeknight and weekend coverage.
• Rotate among clinic locations while maintaining continuity of care.

Benefits

• Four-and-a-half-day work week with dedicated administrative time.
• Primarily outpatient practice model with limited inpatient responsibilities.
• Shared, low-volume call schedule with sonographer support for urgent weekend echocardiograms.
• Telemedicine capabilities for consultative follow-up and family education.
• Opportunities for teaching, mentoring, and academic collaboration.
• Optional research participation.
• Work-life balance supported by the primarily outpatient practice model.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree