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Wellstar Health System
Roswell, Georgia

Physician - Pathology - Roswell, GA

PathologyIncludes callFull-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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The Pathology Department of Wellstar Health System is looking for a board-eligible, board-certified AP/CP Pathologist with interest in medical directorship. This provider will practice primarily at North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, GA.

The position involves general responsibilities in anatomic and clinical pathology with possibility for medical lab director duties. Ideal candidate will have at least three years of post-graduate experience. Recently trained pathologists will be considered. Subspecialty Pathology Fellowship experience and/or previous leadership/academic experience is preferred.

Wellstar Health System consists of nine not-for-profit hospitals located primarily in suburban Atlanta. The applicant must be BE/BC in anatomic and clinical pathology. Responsibilities include an interesting array of surgical cases, frozen section diagnoses, STAT non-gyn cytology evaluations, conferences, and laboratory consultations. Ideal candidate will have an interest/experience in head and neck pathology.

Board-eligible, board-certified AP/CP Pathologist, licensed in Georgia required.

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Key Responsibilities

The pathologist will perform anatomic and clinical pathology duties, including surgical case evaluations, frozen section diagnoses, and cytology evaluations. The role also involves potential medical laboratory director responsibilities and participation in conferences and consultations.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-eligible or board-certified in anatomic and clinical pathology and hold a medical license in Georgia. A minimum of three years of post-graduate experience is preferred, along with interest or experience in head and neck pathology.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Anatomic PathologySurgical PathologyFrozen Section DiagnosisLaboratory Consultation

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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Work-life snapshot

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Living in Roswell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$529k
Typical market rent
$1,724/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.