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Wellstar Health System

Hematology/Oncology Physician

Wellstar Health System, Augusta

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The Georgia Cancer Center and the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University (MCG) invite applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level in Medical Oncology with a focus on solid tumors .

The successful candidate will build and lead a robust clinical practice within the Georgia Cancer Center, working collaboratively with Surgical Oncology and Radiation Oncology colleagues through multidisciplinary tumor clinics . This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing academic oncology program with strong institutional support for clinical excellence, research, and education.

About Augusta University & Georgia Cancer Center

The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is a rapidly expanding academic medical center that, over the past decade, has experienced:

  • 48% growth in student applications

  • 25% increase in student enrollment

  • 146% increase in sponsored research funding

Located in Augusta, Georgia , the state s second-largest city, Augusta University serves as a regional hub for advanced clinical care, research, and medical education.

Augusta University is home to several nationally recognized research institutes and programs focused on genomics, proteomics, molecular medicine, and immunotherapy , including:

  • Institute of Molecular Medicine and Genetics

  • Center for Genomic Medicine and Biotechnology

  • Molecular Oncology Program

  • Immunotherapy Center

  • Experimental Therapeutics and Immune Therapy Programs

Clinical research is supported through the Georgia Cancer Center s translational research infrastructure , NCORP grant funding , investigator-initiated trials , and participation in national cooperative group studies . Faculty are strongly encouraged to collaborate with both basic science and clinical investigators to develop innovative, state-of-the-art research programs.

Compensation & Resources

A competitive salary and startup resources will be offered, commensurate with experience and academic rank. The compensation package includes an incentive plan that rewards clinical productivity and/or research funding success .

Minimum Qualifications
  • MD or DO degree

  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Hematology/Oncology

  • Demonstrated experience or strong interest in developing a comprehensive academic solid tumor program

  • Ability to provide official academic transcripts upon selection

Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior academic medical oncology experience

  • Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration