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Wellstar Health System
Austell, Georgia

Physician - Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology - Marietta and Austell, GA

CardiologyFull-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.

Work Shift

Join a Leading Cardiovascular Program

Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to become an integral member of our growing cardiovascular service line serving the Cobb and Kennestone markets in metro Atlanta.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative team of advanced heart failure specialists, general cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary support staff dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care across one of the region's most comprehensive health systems.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the continued growth and development of our Advanced Heart Failure program, providing care to patients with complex heart failure syndromes, cardiomyopathies, and advanced cardiovascular disease while helping shape the future of cardiovascular care at Wellstar.

Why Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine?

Wellstar has established itself as a destination cardiovascular program in Georgia, offering physicians the opportunity to practice in a clinically sophisticated environment supported by advanced technologies, subspecialized cardiovascular services, dedicated APP support, nurse navigators, pharmacists, social workers, and a comprehensive care team. Advanced Heart Failure services are supported by a robust multidisciplinary infrastructure designed to deliver seamless inpatient and outpatient care.

Physicians enjoy the advantages of a large, integrated health system while maintaining the collegial culture and physician engagement often associated with smaller organizations.

Position Highlights

Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure and cardiomyopathy.

Evaluate and manage patients requiring advanced heart failure therapies and complex cardiovascular care.

Collaborate closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and care coordinators.

Participate in program development, quality initiatives, and clinical innovation efforts focused on improving patient outcomes.

  • Contribute to the education and mentorship of team members and trainees as opportunities arise.
  • Help advance regional cardiovascular services through evidence-based, patient-centered care.
  • The physician will practice across Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, serving one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing regions in Georgia.

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

  • One of Georgia's premier tertiary and quaternary care centers.
  • Nationally recognized cardiovascular and surgical programs.
  • Comprehensive cardiovascular services with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities.
  • High-acuity patient population offering a rewarding and intellectually stimulating practice environment.

Wellstar Cobb Medical Center

  • Growing community-based hospital with strong cardiovascular support.
  • Opportunity to expand access to advanced heart failure care across the West Georgia market.
  • Collaborative care model focused on excellence, innovation, and outstanding patient experience.

Together, these locations offer physicians the opportunity to provide care across a diverse patient population while enjoying the benefits of living and working in the vibrant Atlanta metropolitan area.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease.
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the management of complex heart failure patients.
  • Experience with advanced heart failure therapies and multidisciplinary care models.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Georgia.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package with productivity incentives.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Generous CME allowance and professional development support.
  • Access to leading-edge technologies and a highly collaborative cardiovascular team.

Opportunity to help shape and grow a premier Advanced Heart Failure program within one of Georgia's largest and most respected health systems.

Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest healthcare organizations, nationally recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care.

Our physicians benefit from strong administrative support, an integrated care model, and a culture that values collaboration, quality, and professional growth.

If you are passionate about advancing heart failure care and contributing to a leading cardiovascular program, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine.

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 inpatient and outpatient management for patients with advanced heart failure and complex cardiovascular conditions. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to drive program development, quality initiatives, and clinical innovation.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Advanced heart failure managementCardiomyopathy treatmentMultidisciplinary team collaborationPatient managementEvidence-based practiceQuality improvementDiagnostic capabilitiesCommunication skills

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).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 7,095 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $46 per wRVU — implying roughly $326k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Cardiology listings

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Living in Austell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$280k
Typical market rent
$1,759/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 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

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Marietta, Georgia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package with productivity incentives
Comprehensive benefits package
Relocation assistance
Generous CME allowance and professional development support
Access to leading-edge technologies
Collaborative cardiovascular team