Inpatient Psychiatrist - Wellstar Cobb Hospital

Job Description – Inpatient Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist
Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, Georgia

Join Wellstar Health System

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Psychiatrist to join our collaborative behavioral health team at Wellstar Cobb Hospital, a leading community hospital dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a psychiatrist who enjoys practicing at the intersection of medicine and psychiatry while working alongside multidisciplinary medical and surgical teams in a dynamic inpatient setting.

Position Highlights

• Full-time inpatient Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry position
• Provide psychiatric consultation services for hospitalized patients on medical, surgical, ICU, and emergency department units
• Collaborate closely with hospitalists, intensivists, surgeons, neurologists, and other specialty providers
• Evaluate and manage a broad range of psychiatric conditions, including:
  • Delirium
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Substance use disorders
  • Capacity assessments
  • Agitation and behavioral disturbances
  • Psychosis
  • Catatonia
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and care coordination
• Utilize Epic electronic medical record system
• Opportunity to mentor medical students and residents through Wellstar's academic partnerships
• Strong support from behavioral health leadership and integrated care teams

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted Georgia medical license
• Fellowship training or experience in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry is preferred but not required
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care

Why Wellstar?

As one of Georgia's largest and most integrated health systems, Wellstar offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a collaborative environment that emphasizes innovation, quality, and provider well-being.

At Wellstar Cobb Hospital, you'll become part of a highly engaged multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for medically complex patients while advancing integrated behavioral healthcare across the health system.

Compensation & Benefits

Wellstar offers a highly competitive compensation package, including:

• Competitive base salary with productivity incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• Work-life balance within a physician-led organization

About Wellstar Cobb Hospital

Wellstar Cobb Hospital is a 382-bed acute care hospital serving the west metropolitan Atlanta community. The hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical services and is recognized for excellence in emergency care, critical care, cardiovascular services, orthopedics, women's services, and behavioral health. The Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry service plays a vital role in supporting the emotional and behavioral health needs of hospitalized patients across the organization.

Join Wellstar Health System and help shape the future of integrated behavioral healthcare while making a meaningful impact on patients during some of their most critical moments.