Lead Primary Care Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent base salary

Leadership differential and bonuses

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Paid time off and holidays

CME allowance

Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Professional licensing reimbursement

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR) is seeking an experienced Physician Clinical Lead to join our healthcare organization in Atlanta, Georgia. This position combines direct patient care with physician leadership, where approximately 70-80% of the role is dedicated to patient care and the remainder to mentorship and operational collaboration.

We offer a competitive salary exceeding $300,000, comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for leadership development.

Qualifications

• Must have a current, unrestricted MD/DO license in Georgia with DEA registration.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in primary care or similar settings is required.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care while leading provider teams.
• Support and mentor clinical staff to promote excellence.
• Collaborate operationally within the healthcare organization.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Strong communication

Clinical protocols knowledge

EHR systems proficiency

Education

Current MD/DO license in Georgia

Board Certified in Family Medicine (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking anexperienced and collaborative Physician Clinical Lead to join our growinghealthcare organization in Atlanta, Georgia. This leadership position combinesdirect patient care with physician leadership, offering the opportunity to influence clinical excellence while maintaining an active practice.Approximately 70-80% of the role is dedicated to patient care, with the remaining time focused on provider leadership, mentorship, and operationalcollaboration.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Excellent base salary plus leadership differential, productivity bonuses, and performance incentives.
• Total annual earnings to exceed $300,000+
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• CME allowance and paid CME time.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Professional licensing, credentialing, and dues reimbursement.
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities.
• Employee wellness and assistance programs.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted MD/DO license in Georgia with DEA registration.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine (preferred) or a related primary care specialty.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in primary care, family medicine, pediatrics, urgent care, or as similar ambulatory setting.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills with the ability to support providers and promote clinical excellence.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Experience with provider onboarding, education, or peer mentoring.
• Knowledge of clinical protocols, scope-of-practice requirements, and ambulatory care standards.
• Proficiency with EHR systems, documentation, and quality/performance reporting.
• Previous experience as a Clinical Lead, Associate Medical Director, or other physician leadership role.
• Experience collaborating with Practice Managers in a multi-site ambulatory environment.
• Background in quality improvement, clinical documentation review, and protocol development.
• Experience mentoring or onboarding Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
• Familiarity with ambulatory compliance, provider readiness, and clinical workflow implementation.