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Wellstar Health System
Austell, Georgia

Physician - GME Core Faculty - Cobb Hospital

General MedicineFull-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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Wellstar Health System is seeking a dedicated, board-certified academic internist to join the outpatient core faculty of our established Internal Medicine Residency Program at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center in Austell, GA.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a clinician-educator passionate about resident teaching, mentorship, curriculum development, and advancing medical education within a collaborative academic environment.

About the Program

With a proud history dating back to 1953, Wellstar Cobb’s Internal Medicine Residency Program has a longstanding tradition of academic excellence and physician development. Our established program provides comprehensive clinical training, combining hands-on experience, evidence-based medicine, and a strong commitment to resident education.

At Wellstar Cobb, our dedicated faculty foster a supportive learning environment focused on clinical excellence, professional growth, scholarly activity, and high-quality patient care.

Position Structure

This is a full-time 1.0 FTE Outpatient GME Core Faculty position.

Appropriate protected non-clinical time will be provided for resident education, curriculum development, accreditation support, faculty development, and scholarly activity, aligned with program and institutional priorities.

Position Highlights

  • Serve as outpatient core faculty within the GME Internal Medicine Clinic.
  • Supervise, teach, evaluate, and mentor Internal Medicine residents.
  • Participate in the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and Program Evaluation Committee (PEC).
  • Deliver didactic lectures and participate in conferences and clinical case discussions.
  • Promote evidence-based medicine, professionalism, and high-quality patient care.
  • Support resident wellness, professional development, and scholarly growth.
  • Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement, and ongoing program advancement.
  • Engage in scholarly activities, research, and professional development opportunities.
  • Report directly to the Internal Medicine Program Director.

Qualifications

  • Board Certified in Internal Medicine (recently trained Board Eligible candidates will be considered).
  • Strong interest in medical education and resident development.
  • Commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care.
  • Previous GME or academic teaching experience preferred but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

Wellstar offers a competitive compensation package, including signing bonus, relocation assistance, comprehensive benefits, CME support, and retirement plan options.

Why Austell, Georgia?

Conveniently located just west of Atlanta, Austell offers the perfect balance of suburban charm and metropolitan accessibility. Cobb County provides an excellent quality of life with diverse dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor recreation, and proximity to popular destinations such as Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta.

Join Our Team

  • Become part of a collaborative faculty team dedicated to academic excellence, clinical innovation, and shaping the next generation of physicians.
  • At Wellstar, your impact goes beyond patient care — it helps shape the future of 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

Teach, supervise, evaluate, and mentor Internal Medicine residents in the outpatient clinic, and participate in program committees, lectures, and clinical discussions. Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement, scholarly activity, resident wellness, and ongoing program advancement.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Resident MentorshipClinical SupervisionResident EvaluationClinical Competency Assessment

General Medicine — Physician 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).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Physician market look like in Georgia?
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Listed paynot listedPhysician median $285k (middle half $235k–$306k)141 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Georgia569 active22,546 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusGeorgia Physician listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $88k) · 9% offer loan repayment569 active listings, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Wellstar Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Marietta, Georgia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Signing Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Comprehensive Benefits
CME Support
Retirement Plan Options

Living in Austell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$280k
Typical market rent
$1,669/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
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.

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