Acute Care Surgeon in Roswell, GA at Wellstar Health Systems in Roswell, Georgia

Job Description:

Facility: Wellstar North Fulton Medical Building



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.


Wellstar Health Systems is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Surgeon to join a 5-surgeon practice at Level II ACS-verified Wellstar North Fulton Hospital in the Roswell/Alpharetta area, just north of Atlanta.


This young and energetic group is primarily responsible for covering trauma call and acute care surgery cases, with plans to expand elective surgical practice.


Highlights include:


Flexible call schedule: Typical call is one weekend per month, with weeks of call Monday-Friday shared equally between partners. Call during the week consists of 12-hour shifts (7a-7p) with scheduled and consistent backup available. Call requirements will not exceed 7 24-hour periods (or 14 12-hour calls) per month.


Opportunity to expand elective practice on weeks not covering trauma call.


APP support with PA-C present during the week and at night for rounding/orders/notes, or to first assist in OR.


Teaching opportunities, as surgical residents from Kennestone Hospital GME surgery program rotate through North Fulton and are in-house during weekend call.


Great work-life balance with protected time away from the hospital with which you can enjoy all that the Atlanta area has to offer!


Typical monthly schedule includes one weekend of call, one week of call with 5 (Monday-Friday) 12-hour shifts, and free time to see and perform elective cases. Also, would have 1 day of clinic per week when not on call. Night call is covered equally among the remaining partners, and call is taken from home.


Roswell/Alpharetta is a sought-after area just outside of the city of Atlanta and only about 45 minutes from the Atlanta airport. The area offers excellent schools, great neighborhoods, miles of hiking trails, endless entertainment including live music, restaurants, shopping, festivals and more.


Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus, relocation, quality incentive, and opportunity to earn productivity incentive on top of base salary.


We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:


Medical, dental, vision insurance
Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
403(b) with employer match
CME allowance
Extended illness bank
Paid time off for vacation and holidays
Concierge service, Adoption assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, onsite fitness centers and wellness rooms among many other work-life and family friendly benefits.


Join us for outstanding benefits and development opportunities. We also offer state-of-the-art technology, professional support and advancement, and colleagues that rank amongst the best in the country. The WellStar culture of caring has also been nationally recognized three years in a row by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For". Step up to your potential. Find out more and apply today.


WellStar is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any status which is protected by local, state or federal law.