Physician Assistant/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology- Columbia County Hospital
Compensation
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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
Job Summary:
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
- All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- PA - Physician Asst
Additional License(s) and Certification(s)
Required Minimum Experience:
Required Minimum Skills
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 Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner will perform clinical duties within the Gastroenterology department. They are responsible for complying with all WellStar Health System policies and standards of conduct.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Physician Assistant license or equivalent certification. The role requires adherence to professional standards and the ability to work within a hospital environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Gastroenterology — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 66% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Georgia index 96.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Georgia | 117 active | 4,518 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 66% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Georgia Physician Assistant listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment117 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Gastroenterology listings | 177 in the last 30 days | 137 the 30 days before (+29%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician Assistant pay trend | +2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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