Orthopedics - Adult Reconstructive Physician

Job Description

Total Joints Orthopedic Surgeon

Wellstar Health System New Hospital Columbia County, GA

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Total Joint Replacement to join our growing musculoskeletal service line at our brand-new hospital in Columbia County, Georgia. This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a high-quality total joints program from the ground up within one of Georgia s most respected integrated health systems.

Opportunity Highlights
  • Practice at a state-of-the-art, newly constructed hospital

  • Focus on primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty

  • Strong institutional commitment to orthopedic excellence and innovation

  • Collaborative, team-based environment with experienced APP and OR staff

  • Access to advanced technology, modern OR suites, and enhanced recovery pathways

  • Competitive compensation with productivity incentives and comprehensive benefits

Responsibilities
  • Perform high-quality primary and revision total hip and knee arthroplasty

  • Participate in the development and growth of the total joints service line

  • Collaborate with anesthesia, nursing, physical therapy, and care coordination teams to optimize patient outcomes

  • Provide inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care

  • Participate in call coverage as assigned

  • Maintain high standards of clinical quality, patient safety, and patient satisfaction

  • Engage in quality improvement initiatives and service line development

Qualifications
  • MD or DO

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

  • Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction / Total Joints preferred

  • Eligible for or currently licensed to practice in the state of Georgia

  • Strong clinical skills with a patient-centered approach

  • Interest in program building and long-term community engagement

About Wellstar & Columbia County

Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia s largest and most integrated healthcare systems, known for high-quality care, innovation, and physician leadership. Columbia County offers an exceptional quality of life with top-rated schools, outdoor recreation, and proximity to the Augusta area making it an ideal place to live and practice.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive base salary with productivity incentives

  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

  • CME allowance and paid time off

  • Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan

  • Malpractice coverage

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