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Wellstar Health System
Springfield, Massachusetts

Physician - Pediatric Neurology - Marietta, Ga

NeurologyFull-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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About Wellstar

At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. As one of Georgia's largest integrated health systems, Wellstar is committed to delivering exceptional care through innovation, collaboration, education, and a patient-centered approach. Wellstar Medical Group offers physicians the opportunity to practice within a highly respected, physician-led organization dedicated to advancing pediatric healthcare.

Position Summary

Wellstar Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Neurologist to join the growing team at Wellstar Pediatric Center. This physician will provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient neurological care to infants, children, and adolescents with a broad range of neurologic disorders.

The ideal candidate will be committed to clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and delivering compassionate care to children and their families while contributing to the continued growth of pediatric specialty services throughout the Wellstar system.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pediatric patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions.
  • Provide care for a wide range of disorders including:
  • Epilepsy and seizure disorders
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Developmental and behavioral neurological conditions
  • Movement disorders
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Neurogenetic disorders
  • Sleep disorders

Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury

  • Interpret and manage diagnostic testing including EEGs, neuroimaging, and other neurologic evaluations.
  • Collaborate closely with pediatric subspecialists, primary care providers, therapists, social workers, and advanced practice providers.
  • Participate in inpatient consultations and outpatient clinic services.
  • Support quality improvement and clinical excellence initiatives.
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and long-term disease management.
  • Participate in teaching opportunities with medical students, residents, and other learners as applicable.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program.
  • Completion of an accredited Pediatric Neurology Fellowship.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Neurology.
  • Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Georgia.
  • DEA certification or eligibility.
  • Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence.

About the Practice

  • Growing pediatric specialty program serving children across Georgia.
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with access to pediatric subspecialists and advanced support services.
  • Opportunity to develop and expand pediatric neurology services within a rapidly growing health system.
  • Strong referral network throughout Wellstar Medical Group and affiliated pediatric practices.

Supportive administrative and clinical infrastructure allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Wellstar proudly offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance where applicable
  • Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • CME allowance and dedicated CME time
  • Concierge services
  • Adoption assistance
  • Physician wellness and professional development resources

Why Wellstar?

Join a nationally recognized health system dedicated to improving the health of children and families across Georgia.

At Wellstar Pediatric Center, you'll work alongside a collaborative team of pediatric specialists while enjoying the resources, stability, and support of one of the region's premier healthcare organizations.

Here, you'll have the opportunity to build a thriving practice, advance pediatric neurological care, and make a lasting impact in 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.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Epilepsy managementEEG interpretationClinical diagnosisNeuromuscular disorder treatmentDevelopmental neurologyMovement disorder managementConcussion managementTraumatic brain injury careMedical educationInpatient consultation

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 46 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 63% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k
Typical market rent
$1,853/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Competitive compensation package
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match