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Wellstar Health System
Grovetown, Georgia

Hybrid Neurologist – Wellstar Columbia County Hospital (Opening Fall 2026)

Neurology 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 5mo 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 Day (United States of America) Wellstar Health System, one of Georgia’s most integrated and respected healthcare networks, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Outpatient Neurologist to join our growing team at the new Wellstar Columbia County Hospital, opening in Fall 2026 in Grovetown, Georgia.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape neurology services from the ground up in a brand-new hospital located in one of the fastest-growing regions in the Southeast. You'll be part of a mission-driven organization recognized for its innovation, commitment to quality care, and supportive physician environment.

Position Highlights Outpatient General neurology focus Monday–Friday schedule with excellent work-life balance Brand-new clinic space co-located on the Columbia County Hospital campus Opportunity to participate in program development and strategic growth initiatives Collegial multispecialty medical staff and leadership support

Qualifications

MD or DO from an accredited medical school Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology Eligible for medical licensure in Georgia Strong communication skills and a passion for providing high-quality care in a community-focused setting About the Community Grovetown, located in Columbia County just minutes from Augusta, GA, offers a vibrant suburban lifestyle with top-rated schools, affordable housing, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

With proximity to Augusta’s growing medical district, Grovetown is quickly becoming a hub for healthcare innovation and excellence. Why Wellstar?

One of Georgia’s largest and most awarded health systems 24,000+ team members across the state Named to Fortune/Merative’s 100 Top Hospitals Committed to physician leadership, innovation, and community health 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

Provide outpatient general neurology services at the new Wellstar Columbia County Hospital. Participate in the development of neurology services and strategic growth initiatives for the facility.

Requirements

Must hold an MD or DO from an accredited medical school and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology. Candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Georgia.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Outpatient CarePatient CommunicationClinical Excellence

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hybrid Neurologist – Wellstar Columbia County Hospital (Opening Fall 2026) at Wellstar Health System a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Neurology — ranked against 473 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 49 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 63% have no call, 41% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
53%
Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Neurology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 473 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Grovetown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$267k
Typical market rent
$1,720/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
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), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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