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Wellstar Health System
Grovetown, Georgia

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – General Cardiology Weekend Only – Columbia County Medical Center

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Friday – Sunday3-day week · 3×12s

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Posted 7mo 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 is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our General Cardiology team at our new Columbia County Medical Center, located in Grovetown, GA.

This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative team of physicians and clinicians from Augusta University and Wellstar Medical Group, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care at Columbia County Medical Center.

Schedule

3/12's – Friday – Sunday, 7am-7pm Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive cardiac care to adult patients in the inpatient setting Perform history and physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans Collaborate with supervising cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams to manage patient care Conduct hospital rounds, follow-up visits, and discharge planning for cardiology patients Participate in outpatient clinic appointments including follow-ups, medication management, and preventive cardiac care Educate patients and families about cardiac conditions, treatment options, and ongoing health maintenance Assist in managing patients with chronic cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program Current Georgia licensure (or eligibility) as an NP or PA Board certification as an NP (FNP or AGACNP) or PA-C BLS and ACLS certification required Minimum of 1 year of cardiology or inpatient APP experience strongly preferred Excellent communication, clinical, and teamwork skills Why Wellstar – Columbia County? Be a founding provider at the new Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center Access to modern facilities and advanced cardiovascular imaging capabilities Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package Support from a large, integrated health system known for innovation and quality Opportunities for teaching, research, and professional growth

Include: Competitive compensation and incentive structure Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans Paid malpractice with tail coverage CME allowance and paid time off 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

The role involves providing comprehensive cardiac care to adult patients in an inpatient setting, including performing examinations, ordering tests, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities also include conducting rounds, follow-up visits, discharge planning, and participating in outpatient clinic appointments.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and possess current Georgia licensure or eligibility, along with required BLS and ACLS certifications. A minimum of one year of cardiology or inpatient Advanced Practice Provider experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Diagnostic Tests InterpretationTreatment PlanningPatient ManagementPatient EducationHypertension ManagementCoronary Artery Disease ManagementHeart Failure ManagementArrhythmias ManagementClinical Skills

Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 54% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Nurse Practitioner market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in cardiology (np)ranked against 370 Cardiology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedNurse Practitioner median $139k (middle half $130k–$159k)289 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Practitioner listings in Georgia393 active14,317 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 54% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Nurse Practitioner pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (370 Cardiology (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – General Cardiology Weekend Only – Columbia County Medical Center at Wellstar Health System a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Cardiology (NP) — ranked against 370 active Cardiology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Cardiology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 370 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Grovetown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$266k
Typical market rent
$1,775/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.