GME IM Core Faculty - Physician - Hiram, Ga

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Work Shift

Wellstar Health System is seeking a dedicated board-certified academic internist to join the outpatient core faculty of our newly accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program at Wellstar Paulding Medical Center in Hiram, GA. The program will welcome our inaugural class of 10 interns in July 2027.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a clinician-educator who is passionate about resident teaching, curriculum development, outpatient supervision, quality improvement, and advancing internal medicine education within a collaborative community-based academic setting.

About the Program

Guided by the motto “Neighbors caring for neighbors”, Wellstar Paulding Medical Center is deeply committed to delivering high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care. Our hospital has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, LeapFrog Grade A for patient safety, and Magnet Recognition with Distinction for Nursing Excellence. Our faculty are committed to training residents in this rich collaborative environment.

Position Structure

This is a full-time 1.0 FTE Outpatient GME Core Faculty position.

Appropriate protected non-clinical time will be provided for duties including resident education, curriculum development, faculty development, accreditation support, and scholarly activity. Additional time may be allocated for specific academic activities at the discretion of the program and aligned with institutional priorities.

Position Highlights

• OP core faculty role within the GME clinic
• Primary responsibility includes outpatient supervision and teaching of Internal Medicine residents, including assessment, evaluation, and serving on the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC)
• Provide clinical instruction while modeling professionalism and high-value, evidence-based patient care
• Deliver didactic lectures and participate in conferences and clinical case discussions
• Actively support resident growth, wellness, and scholarly development
• Contribute to curriculum development and ongoing program improvement including serving on the Program Evaluation Committee (PEC)
• Engage in scholarly activity, including research, quality improvement initiatives, or participation in regional and national professional societies
• Reports directly to the Internal Medicine Program Director

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine (Board Eligible candidates will be considered if recently trained)
• Interest in medical education and resident development
• Prior GME experience preferred, though not required

Compensation and Benefits

Wellstar offers a competitive compensation package including signing bonus, relocation assistance, comprehensive benefits, CME support, and retirement plan options. Wellstar may be able to support eligible candidates requiring visa sponsorship.

Why Hiram, Georgia?

Situated in northwest Georgia and within proximity to Atlanta, Paulding County provides a diverse range of opportunities for dining, shopping, entertainment, and outdoor recreation.

Join a collaborative faculty team committed to training residents in a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic rigor, clinical excellence, scholarly inquiry, and community engagement.

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.