Alma, Georgia, Family Medicine Opening
Updated 9/18/26
Alma, Georgia, United States
Physician
Family Practice-Without OB
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Permanent Family Medicine Physician Opportunity
Location: Alma, Georgia
Practice Type: Traditional Family Medicine (Outpatient + Inpatient)
Work Setting: Critical Access Hospital & Rural Health Clinic
Visa Candidates Welcome | New Graduates Encouraged to Apply
Practice Highlights
- Traditional Family Medicine practice caring for adults and pediatrics
- Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Average 25 patients per day
- Shared 1:4 call with hospital providers (transitioning to 1:5 later this year)
- Future plan to implement a nocturnist model for overnight admissions and inpatient coverage
Clinical Responsibilities
- Outpatient Family Medicine in the Rural Health Clinic
- Morning inpatient rounding at the Critical Access Hospital
- Admit and manage your own hospitalized patients
- Assist with newborn nursery coverage as needed
- Care for patients of all ages
- Collaborate with an experienced team including an FNP, General Surgeon, and Pediatrician (position currently being recruited)
Hospital & Practice Setting
- Critical Access Hospital
- Rural Health Clinic located adjacent to the hospital
- Level I Nursery
- Approximately 180 annual deliveries
- Current inpatient census averages 10 patients (maximum census approximately 25)
- Morning hospital rounds typically take 45 minutes
- Meditech EHR used in both the hospital and clinic
Candidate Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
- Board-eligible physicians must obtain board certification within 6 months of eligibility
- New graduates are welcome to apply
- Visa candidates are welcome
- Georgia medical license preferred to expedite credentialing
Compensation & Benefits
- $255,000 Base Salary + Generous Bonus Structure
- Student Loan Repayment available through the Georgia State Office of Rural Health
- Health Insurance
- Paid Days Off (PDO)
- Retirement Plan
- CME Allowance
- Life Insurance
- Sign-On Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Traditional Family Medicine practice with continuity of care
- Balanced mix of outpatient and inpatient medicine
- Light inpatient census with efficient morning rounds
- Future transition to a nocturnist model for improved work-life balance
- Competitive compensation with bonus potential
- Loan repayment opportunity through the State of Georgia
- Supportive rural healthcare team serving a close-knit community
- Open Communication
- Sense of Urgency
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Driven to Win
- Higher Consciousness
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