Primary Care Physician & APP Clinical Leader – Atlanta, GA (BB)
Job at a glance
Job description
Location: Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Georgia
Specialty: Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Practice Setting: Outpatient Primary Care / Integrated Care
Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time
Compensation: Competitive Salary; Additional Compensation Available for APP Supervision
Call: No Weekend or After-Hours Call
EMR: Athena
Start Date: ASAP
Position Overview
An innovative, integrated primary care organization in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward is seeking a Board-Certified Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to join its collaborative clinical team.
This opportunity is ideal for a physician who values whole-person care, preventive medicine, and long-term patient relationships. You will provide comprehensive outpatient primary care while collaborating with behavioral health professionals, nutrition specialists, advanced practice providers (APPs), nurses, and care coordinators.
The physician will manage an established patient panel, support clinical quality initiatives, and have opportunities to mentor and provide clinical oversight to APP colleagues. Additional compensation is available for APP supervision, with the number of APPs supervised determined in collaboration with the practice.
Job Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care for acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Conduct routine examinations, annual wellness visits, preventive screenings, and health assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and manage medications, diagnostic testing, and follow-up care.
• Build long-term patient relationships through shared decision-making and patient education.
• Collaborate with behavioral health, nutrition, nursing, and care coordination professionals to address whole-person health needs.
• Provide clinical consultation, mentorship, and appropriate oversight to APPs in accordance with Georgia requirements and organizational policies.
• Support evidence-based clinical protocols, quality improvement, population health, and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Athena EMR.
• Coordinate referrals and continuity of care with specialists and other healthcare providers.
Qualifications
• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted Georgia medical license or ability to obtain licensure before starting.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain it before employment.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to evidence-based medicine.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration, preventive care, and patient-centered practice.
Preferred Qualifications
• Two or more years of outpatient primary care experience following residency.
• Experience mentoring or collaborating with APPs.
• Medicare enrollment or eligibility for enrollment.
• Familiarity with value-based care, population health, or integrated care models.
Practice Details
• Patient Volume: Approximately 15–20 patients per day.
• APP Supervision: Up to eight APPs per physician, subject to applicable requirements and physician preference.
• Additional Compensation: Available for APP supervision.
• Schedule: Full-time or part-time opportunities.
• Call Requirements: No weekend or after-hours call.
• Clinical Support: Multidisciplinary team of behavioral health providers, nutrition professionals, APPs, nurses, and care coordinators.
• Documentation: Athena EMR.
• Start Date: As soon as possible.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are available for full-time employment. Compensation, benefits, part-time arrangements, and additional APP supervision compensation will be discussed during the interview process.
Why Join This Practice?
Join a collaborative, relationship-focused practice that integrates primary care with behavioral health, nutrition, and preventive medicine. Enjoy a manageable daily patient volume, flexible full-time or part-time options, no weekend or after-hours call, and opportunities to contribute to clinical leadership and practice development.
Practice in Atlanta's vibrant Old Fourth Ward neighborhood while helping improve long-term patient outcomes through coordinated, whole-person care.