Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) – Family Medicine or Internal Medicine | Atlanta (BB)
Job at a glance
Job description
An innovative, integrated primary care organization in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Board-Certified Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to practice comprehensive outpatient primary care in a collaborative, whole-person care environment, with a manageable patient volume of approximately 15–20 patients per day, no weekend call, and no after-hours responsibilities.
The physician will work alongside behavioral health professionals, nutrition specialists, advanced practice providers (APPs), nurses, and care coordinators to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care. This role combines direct patient care with clinical leadership, APP mentorship, preventive medicine, and opportunities to help improve clinical workflows and patient outcomes.
Position Highlights
- Full-time or part-time employment options.
- Competitive annual salary; compensation details discussed during the interview process.
- No weekend call or after-hours responsibilities.
- Approximately 15–20 patients per day.
- Athena EMR.
- Integrated support from behavioral health, nutrition, nursing, and care coordination professionals.
- Clinical leadership and APP collaboration opportunities.
- Additional compensation for APP supervision, with the number of APPs supervised determined by the physician, subject to applicable limits and organizational policies.
- Maximum APP supervision allocation of up to 8 APPs per physician medical board.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- ASAP start date.
Job Responsibilities
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions using evidence-based clinical practices.
• Provide comprehensive primary care within the physician's 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 evaluations 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.
Integrated & Preventive Medicine
• Incorporate behavioral health, nutrition, lifestyle, and preventive strategies into patient care when appropriate.
• Identify social and access-related factors that may affect a patient's ability to follow a care plan.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues to address needs beyond the traditional medical visit.
• Support early intervention, chronic disease prevention, and sustainable health improvements.
• Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, and community providers to maintain continuity across care settings.
Clinical Leadership & APP Collaboration
• Provide clinical oversight and collaborative supervision for APPs in accordance with applicable requirements and organizational policies.
• Support APP colleagues 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.
Quality & Practice Improvement
• 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.
Qualifications
• 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
• 2+ 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.
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive annual salary.
• Full-time and part-time employment options.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Additional compensation for APP supervision.
• Specific compensation terms, benefit selections, scheduling, and part-time arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.
Why Join This Practice?
Join an integrated primary care organization where comprehensive medicine, preventive health, and meaningful patient relationships are central to the care model. You will have the opportunity to focus on quality outpatient medicine while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and contributing to clinical leadership and practice development.
Located in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, this opportunity offers a collaborative practice environment, flexible employment options, no weekend call, and no after-hours responsibilities.
Start Date: ASAP