Outpatient Primary Care Physician – Clinical Leadership & APP Supervision | Atlanta, GA (BB)
Job at a glance
Job description
Location: Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Georgia
Specialty: Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Practice Setting: Outpatient, Integrated Primary Care
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Schedule: No weekend call or after-hours call
Patient Volume: Approximately 15–20 patients
EMR: Athena
Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: Annual salary; specific compensation details discussed during the interview process
Benefits: Full benefits package available for eligible employment arrangements
An innovative, integrated primary care organization is seeking a Board-Certified Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to join its practice in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta.
This opportunity is ideal for a physician who values whole-person care, meaningful patient relationships, and collaborative clinical practice. You will work alongside behavioral health providers, nutrition professionals, advanced practice providers (APPs), nurses, and care coordinators to address patients’ medical, behavioral, nutritional, and preventive health needs.
The role combines comprehensive outpatient medicine with clinical leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to improve care delivery.
As a Primary Care Physician, you will provide comprehensive outpatient care while serving as the clinical leader for your patient panel. You will evaluate acute concerns, manage chronic conditions, provide preventive services, and develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's medical history, clinical needs, preferences, and health goals.
You will also collaborate with the broader care team to connect patients with behavioral health, nutrition, and care coordination resources. Through consultation and mentorship, you will support APP colleagues and help promote consistent clinical standards throughout the practice.
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Incorporate behavioral health, nutrition, lifestyle, and preventive strategies into patient care when appropriate.
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Identify social and access-related factors that may affect a patient's ability to follow a care plan.
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Partner with interdisciplinary colleagues to address needs beyond the traditional medical visit.
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Support early intervention, chronic disease prevention, and sustainable health improvements.
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Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, and community providers to maintain continuity across care settings.
Job Responsibilities
Provide primary care within your specialty, training, and clinical scope.
Conduct preventive health visits, annual wellness visits, routine examinations, and appropriate screenings.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on medical history, clinical findings, patient preferences, and health goals.
Order and interpret diagnostic testing and coordinate additional evaluation when appropriate.
Manage medications and monitor treatment effectiveness, tolerability, and adherence.
Educate patients regarding their conditions, treatment options, and opportunities to improve their health.
Build lasting patient relationships through clear communication, shared decision-making, and consistent follow-up.
Qualifications
Support APPs through consultation, case review, mentorship, and clinical guidance.
Assist the care team in navigating complex cases and determining appropriate next steps.
Promote consistent, evidence-based clinical care and collaborative decision-making.
Foster an environment where colleagues communicate openly, share knowledge, and seek clinical input when needed.
Supervise up to eight APPs, subject to applicable medical board requirements, with the number supervised determined by the physician and additional compensation available for APP supervision.
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete electronic medical records.
Participate in quality improvement, population health, and patient-safety initiatives.
Contribute to the development and refinement of clinical protocols and care processes.
Support value-based care initiatives focused on prevention, coordination, and patient outcomes.
Maintain clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards.
Help create a welcoming, respectful, and patient-centered environment for patients, families, and colleagues.
Working Hours
You value collaboration, listen to patients and colleagues, and bring sound clinical judgment to complex situations. You are interested in improving how care is delivered—from strengthening follow-up and care coordination to helping patients access the right resources.
Most importantly, you want to practice in an environment where whole-person care is a shared responsibility and strong patient relationships remain central to the work.
Why Join This Practice?
Competitive Compensation: Annual salary for full-time employment.
Full Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits, with specific plan details reviewed during the hiring process.
Integrated Clinical Support: Collaborate with behavioral health professionals, nutrition specialists, APPs, nurses, and care coordinators.
Relationship-Focused Medicine: Build continuity with patients and take an active role in their long-term health.
Prevention & Wellness: Incorporate preventive care, nutrition, lifestyle, and behavioral health considerations into treatment planning.
Clinical Leadership: Provide consultation, mentorship, and collaborative oversight to APPs, with additional compensation for APP supervision.
Practice Development: Contribute to clinical workflows, care protocols, quality initiatives, and the patient experience.
Atlanta Location: Practice in the vibrant Old Fourth Ward neighborhood.
Flexible Employment Options: Full-time and part-time schedules are available.
Work-Life Balance: No weekend call or after-hours call.
Compensation & Employment Details
Compensation is structured as an annual salary, with a full benefits package offered. Specific compensation terms, benefit selections, scheduling, and part-time arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.
The position offers full-time or part-time employment, an ASAP start date, an approximate patient volume of 15–20 patients, and the opportunity to supervise up to eight APPs, subject to applicable medical board requirements. APP supervision is optional based on the physician's preference and includes additional compensation.
EMR: Athena
Skills
Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
Active, unrestricted Georgia medical license, or ability to obtain licensure before the start date.
Current DEA registration.
Current BLS certification, or ability to obtain certification before beginning employment.
Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence-based outpatient medicine.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to provide thoughtful clinical leadership and support APP colleagues.
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Preferred Qualifications
Two or more years of outpatient primary care experience following residency.
Medicare enrollment or eligibility for enrollment.
Experience working in an interdisciplinary or value-based care environment.
Experience mentoring or collaborating with advanced practice providers.
Interest in preventive medicine, population health, and long-term patient outcomes.
Comfort incorporating behavioral health, nutrition, and lifestyle considerations into medical care.