Urologist — Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center (CCMC)
Reported by 6 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Grovetown, Georgia
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $578k – $608k
- Practice
- Employed, academic-affiliated (Wellstar MCG Health) · New hospital campus with inpatient, outpatient, and surgical facilities (Columbia County Medical Center, opening August 2026)
6 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Wellstar MCG Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Urologist for an employed position at the new Columbia County Medical Center (opening August 2026) in Grovetown, Georgia, offering a general urology practice with robotic surgery access, dedicated APP support, and ties to Medical College of Georgia for teaching. Compensation includes a competitive base salary, productivity incentive, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and retention incentive.
What the posting highlights
- Dedicated APP and clinical support staff
- Care setting: Both inpatient and outpatient (modern inpatient and outpatient facilities on same campus)
- Patient population: General urology patients in Columbia County and greater Augusta region; growing/immediate volume noted
- Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $578k – $608k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 6 recent physician reports · state cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 6 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Wellstar Health System (GA)
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Employed, academic-affiliated (Wellstar MCG Health)
- Facility type
- New hospital campus with inpatient, outpatient, and surgical facilities (Columbia County Medical Center, opening August 2026)
- Patient population
- General urology patients in Columbia County and greater Augusta region; growing/immediate volume noted
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Both inpatient and outpatient (modern inpatient and outpatient facilities on same campus)
- Coverage model
- Dedicated APP and clinical support staff
- Admin burden
- Epic EMR; CME allowance with dedicated CME time mentioned; otherwise not detailed
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- No
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- Visa sponsorship
- yes
- J-1 waiver
- Yes
- H-1B
- Yes
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 3 mo ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 55%
Full 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.
Work Shift
Join Wellstar MCG Health as we expand services at the new Columbia County Medical Center (CCMC), opening August 2026 in one of Georgia's fastest-growing communities.
We are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Urologist to join our growing team and help establish a premier urology program serving Columbia County and the greater Augusta region.
Opportunity HighlightsEmployed position with Wellstar MCG Health
Practice located at the new Columbia County Medical Center campus
General Urology practice with strong referral base
State-of-the-art outpatient clinic and surgical facilities
Access to advanced robotic surgery technology
Dedicated APP and clinical support staff
Epic EMR system
Opportunity to participate in teaching and academic initiatives through Medical College of Georgia partnerships
Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Growing patient demand and immediate volume
Competitive base salary
Productivity incentive opportunity
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Retention incentive
Comprehensive benefits package
Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
CME allowance and dedicated CME time
Retirement plans with employer contribution
Paid time off and holidays
Opening in August 2026, Columbia County Medical Center represents a major investment in healthcare access for the region. The campus will feature:
Modern inpatient and outpatient facilities
Advanced surgical suites
Comprehensive specialty services
Integrated medical office building
Cutting-edge technology and patient-centered design
Located in Grovetown, Georgia, Columbia County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the Southeast and offers:
Top-ranked public schools
Family-friendly neighborhoods
Affordable cost of living
Outdoor recreation and golf
Easy access to Augusta, Georgia
Proximity to Savannah, Atlanta, Charleston, and the Georgia coast
MD or DO degree
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Urology
Eligible for Georgia medical licensure
New graduates and experienced physicians encouraged to apply
J-1 waiver and H-1B candidates welcome to inquire
Become part of an innovative health system and help shape the future of urologic care at Columbia County Medical Center.
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.