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Wellstar Health System
Atlanta, Georgia

Physician - Pediatric Cardiologist - Atlanta, Georgia

CardiologyIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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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.

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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

  • Care is provided through several pediatric cardiology clinic locations throughout the greater Atlanta region, including:
  • Marietta
  • Dallas
  • Holly Springs
  • Acworth
  • Pediatric Specialty Center locations

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

We Welcome Candidates with Expertise In

  • 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.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care for pediatric patients, including fetal, infant, and adolescent populations across multiple clinic locations. Responsibilities include outpatient consultations, interpretation of cardiac diagnostic tests, and participation in a shared call rotation.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Non-Invasive Cardiac ImagingEchocardiogram InterpretationElectrocardiogram InterpretationHolter Monitor Interpretation

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 33 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 21% require no weekends.

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

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).

Top Cardiologist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 8 employers

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Annual compensation range

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#2

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#3

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$600k–$675k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.4
Better work-life than 40% of Cardiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 538 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Atlanta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$377k
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.

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About Wellstar Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Marietta, Georgia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Primarily outpatient practice
Limited inpatient responsibilities
Telemedicine capabilities
Teaching and research opportunities
Strong work-life balance