We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) to join a practice in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. The physician provides comprehensive outpatient primary care, including preventive care, acute care, chronic disease management, and health promotion, and serves as the clinical leader for their patient panel.
The physician works alongside an interdisciplinary team of behavioral health providers, nutrition professionals, APPs, care coordinators, and nursing staff to develop individualized care plans that support whole-person health. The role also provides clinical oversight and collaborative supervision for APPs to help ensure consistent, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care to patients across the lifespan
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions using evidence-based practice
- Perform preventive visits, annual wellness visits, physicals, screenings, and immunizations
- Develop individualized treatment plans integrating medical, behavioral health, nutrition, and lifestyle care
- Use interdisciplinary resources, including behavioral health, nutrition, and care coordination, to improve patient outcomes
- Collaborate with physicians, APPs, behavioral health providers, nutrition professionals, care coordinators, and nursing staff
- Provide clinical oversight and collaborative supervision for APPs in accordance with Georgia law and organizational policies
- Support APPs through consultation, case review, mentorship, and clinical guidance
- Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, and community providers for continuity of care
- Educate patients and support shared decision-making and individualized care planning
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record
- Participate in quality improvement, clinical protocols, and population health efforts supporting value-based care
- Maintain compliance with regulatory, clinical, quality, and organizational standards
- Foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for patients, families, and colleagues
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Active, unrestricted Georgia medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
- Current DEA registration
- Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Strong commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered primary care
- Excellent communication, collaboration, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Medicare enrolled or eligible for enrollment (preferred)
- Two or more years of outpatient primary care experience following residency (preferred)
- Experience in team-based or value-based care environments (preferred)
- Passion for prevention, population health, and improving long-term patient outcomes (preferred)