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Wellstar Health System
Augusta, Georgia

Full-time OB Hospitalist Physician- Wellstar MCG

OB/GYNIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

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 Job Summary: Wellstar Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible OB/GYN Physician to join our OB Hospitalist team.

This full-time position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and midwives dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

This physician will cover a minimum of 144 hours per month with a mix of 7 to 9 -14 hour night shifts (5p-7a) plus one to two, 24 hour weekend call shift (8a-8a) per month at Wellstar MCG Hospital in Augusta, GA.

Key Responsibilities

Manage labor and delivery for assigned and unassigned patients Shifts and deliveries at Wellstar MCG Collaborate with a team of physicians, midwives, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care Help oversee the OB ED Collaborate with residents Manage OB and GYN emergencies Qualifications: MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB/GYN Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the State of Georgia 3+ years of experience Comprehensive Benefit Package: Competitive compensation Medical, dental, vision insurance Occurrence-based malpractice coverage Short-term and long-term disability insurance Life insurance 403(b) with employer match CME allowance Extended illness bank Paid time off for vacation and holidays (excludes shift-based positions) Adoption assistance About Wellstar Health System: Wellstar is a nationally recognized health system committed to exceptional care, inclusive culture, and professional growth.

With 11 hospitals, 329 medical offices, cancer centers, and more, Wellstar offers unmatched resources and support to help you thrive in your practice and career. Ready to make a difference? Apply today! 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. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.

Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care.

Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.

Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Key Responsibilities

Manage labor and delivery for assigned and unassigned patients while overseeing the OB ED. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and midwives to ensure comprehensive patient care and manage OB/GYN emergencies.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO degree and Board Certification or Eligibility in OB/GYN. Candidates must be licensed in Georgia and possess at least 3 years of experience.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Labor And Delivery ManagementOB/GYN CareEmergency OB/GYN ManagementMultidisciplinary CollaborationClinical Supervision

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.3% 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).

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6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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$455k-500k

Annual compensation range

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Beth Israel Lahey Health · Exeter, New Hampshire

$315k-$466k
#3

Physician, OB/GYN – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

$100-$200/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.1
Better work-life than 30% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 799 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Augusta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$178k
Typical market rent
$1,369/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Wellstar Health System

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Marietta, Georgia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
403(b) with employer match
CME allowance
Extended illness bank