Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician

Wellstar Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pulmonary & Critical Care physicia n to join our growing team at Columbia County Hospital in the Augusta, Georgia region.
This is a full-time opportunity offering a balanced inpatient and outpatient practice model within a rapidly expanding health system.
Practice Model
Physicians will provide:
• Critical Care coverage in the ICU
• Inpatient pulmonary consultative services
• Outpatient pulmonary clinic care
4-Week Block Schedule:
• 1 week (7 days) ICU
• 1 week off
• 2 weeks pulmonary (inpatient consults and outpatient clinic)
This structured schedule supports work-life balance while maintaining continuity of care and team collaboration.
Facility Growth & Expansion Opening 2026
When Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center opens in 2026, the new full-service acute care hospital will feature:
• 100 inpatient beds
• Emergency Department anticipated to become a Level II Trauma Center
• Comprehensive surgical platform including:

• Operating Rooms
• Catheterization Laboratories
• Interventional Radiology
• Endoscopy Suites• Adjacent 90,000-square-foot Medical Office Building offering:
• Primary Care
• Women s Health
• Specialty Services

This expansion represents a significant investment in the Columbia County community and provides physicians the opportunity to help shape and grow a new regional medical center.
About the Community
Columbia County, part of the greater Augusta region, offers:
• Excellent schools
• Family-friendly neighborhoods
• Outdoor recreation and golf
• Proximity to metro amenities with a strong quality of life
Why Wellstar?
• One of Georgia s leading health systems
• Strong physician leadership and collaborative culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunity for program development and grow