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Grovetown, Georgia

Medical Oncologist Opportunity – Wellstar Columbia County Hospital

OncologyNo 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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Wellstar Health System is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Medical Oncologist to join our growing oncology team at Wellstar Columbia County Hospital, scheduled to open in Fall 2026 in Grovetown, Georgia—just outside of Augusta.

This is a unique opportunity to play a foundational role in delivering high-quality cancer care in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility—backed by the strength, resources, and reputation of Wellstar, one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.

Position Highlights

  • Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient oncology services in a collaborative, patient-centered model.
  • Participate in the development of cancer care services for the Columbia County region.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists including radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, and APPs.
  • Opportunity for clinical trials, program development, and academic engagement.
  • Full-time, employed position with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Medical Oncology and Hematology.
  • Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Georgia.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Why Wellstar Columbia County?

  • Brand new, 100-bed hospital designed for innovation and patient comfort.
  • Conveniently located in one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing communities.
  • Access to advanced technologies, robust support services, and a strong referral base.

Part of a nationally recognized health system known for its commitment to clinical excellence, safety, and innovation.

About Wellstar Health System

Wellstar is a not-for-profit health system with over 24,000 team members, 300+ medical office locations, 11 hospitals, and numerous specialty services across Georgia. We’re committed to transforming healthcare and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve.

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

Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient oncology services while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of specialists. Participate in program development, clinical trials, and academic engagement to support the new hospital's cancer care services.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient-centered CareMultidisciplinary CollaborationInpatient ServicesOutpatient ServicesCommunication Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Oncologist Opportunity – Wellstar Columbia County Hospital at Wellstar Health System a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Oncology — ranked against 601 active Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 35 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 54% have no call, 26% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% 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).

Top Oncologist Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs

3
<$515k
5
$515k-580k
0
$580k-645k
2
$645k-710k
1
$742k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
40%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Cardio-Oncologist

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians · Boston, Massachusetts

$170k-$742k
#2

Physician - Medical Oncology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$700k
#3

Physician Radiation Oncology

$561k-$652k
#4

Surgical Oncology Physician

$407k-$572k
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 601 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No 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.