Primary Care Physician – Family Medicine / Internal Medicine | Atlanta, GA
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Primary Care Physician – Family Medicine / Internal Medicine | Atlanta, GA
Location: Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Georgia
Specialty: Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Practice Setting: Outpatient Primary Care
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Position Overview
An innovative, integrated primary care organization in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, is seeking a Board-Certified Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to join its collaborative outpatient practice.
This opportunity is ideal for a physician who values comprehensive primary care, preventive medicine, and meaningful, long-term patient relationships. The physician will work alongside behavioral health professionals, nutrition specialists, advanced practice providers (APPs), nurses, and care coordinators to deliver coordinated, whole-person care.
The role combines direct patient care with clinical leadership, APP collaboration, and opportunities to improve clinical workflows and patient outcomes. Full-time and part-time schedules are available.
Job Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
Provide preventive care, annual wellness visits, routine examinations, and appropriate health screenings.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients’ medical histories, clinical needs, and health goals.
Order and interpret diagnostic testing, manage medications, and monitor treatment effectiveness.
Educate patients about their conditions, treatment options, and preventive health strategies.
Build lasting patient relationships through shared decision-making and consistent follow-up.
Coordinate referrals and follow-up care with specialists and community providers.
Qualifications
Collaborate with behavioral health, nutrition, and care coordination professionals.
Incorporate lifestyle, nutrition, and preventive strategies into treatment plans.
Identify barriers to care and help patients access appropriate resources.
Support chronic disease management, early intervention, and population health initiatives.
Clinical Leadership and APP Collaboration
Provide clinical guidance, consultation, and collaborative oversight to advanced practice providers.
Mentor APP colleagues through case reviews, clinical discussions, and ongoing support.
Assist with complex cases and promote consistent, evidence-based clinical standards.
Determine the appropriate level of APP supervision in accordance with applicable requirements and organizational policies.
Skills
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Athena EMR.
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and value-based care initiatives.
Contribute to clinical protocols, workflow improvements, and care coordination processes.
Promote a welcoming, respectful, and patient-centered clinical environment.
Required 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 certification before employment.
Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence-based outpatient medicine.
Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Ability to provide clinical guidance and support to APP colleagues.