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Wellstar Health System
Marietta, Georgia

Ophthalmologist- Marietta PRN

OphthalmologyNo callPer Diem

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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 PRN Ophthalmologist to provide comprehensive medical and surgical eye care services for patients across the continuum of care.

This physician will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of ophthalmic conditions while supporting Wellstar's commitment to quality, safety, innovation, and patient experience.

Perform comprehensive ophthalmologic examinations and diagnostic evaluations.

Diagnose and treat eye diseases and disorders, including glaucoma, diabetic eye examinations, gradual decrease in vision, Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH), Plaquenil screening, corneal ulcers, dry eye syndrome, and other vision-related conditions. Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient outcomes.

Educate patients and families regarding eye health, disease prevention, and treatment options.

Collaborate with primary care providers, specialists, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff to ensure coordinated care. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Perform ophthalmic surgical and laser procedures as appropriate. Participate in a rotational hospital on call with other ophthalmologists.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Ophthalmologist will provide comprehensive medical and surgical eye care services, including diagnosing and treating various eye diseases and disorders. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and participate in rotational hospital on-call duties.

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified physician capable of performing comprehensive ophthalmologic examinations and surgical procedures. They are expected to maintain accurate electronic medical records and effectively educate patients on eye health and treatment plans.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

OphthalmologyPatient careGlaucoma treatmentClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient educationOn-call rotation

Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ophthalmologist- Marietta PRN at Wellstar Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Ophthalmology — ranked against 126 active Ophthalmology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Ophthalmology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 126 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Marietta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$383k
Typical market rent
$1,689/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.