Primary Care - Physician Assistant

NPACE; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-1 benefits

DailyPay

Paid holidays

PTO

Vendor discounts

Low-cost insurance

Job summary

Mercy Care Atlanta is seeking a Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) to join our primary care and mobile health teams. Working under established protocols, you will assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe medications, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accessible, compassionate care for adults, seniors, and underserved populations.

You will participate in outreach events, maintain documentation in the electronic health record, and pursue ongoing professional development while

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care services to adult and geriatric patients, with potential pediatric/adolescent care as needed.
• Perform patient assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
• Prescribe medications and make referrals per medical protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and care teams to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record system.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain licensure and certification requirements.
• Represent Mercy Care at community health fairs and outreach events 3-4 times annually.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

PD-EPIC experience

Patient care

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of GA PA scope

Education

Graduate of an accredited PA program

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Mercy Care, healthcare is more than a profession - it is a calling.

For more than 40 years, Mercy Care has cared for Atlantans who are not well served by the traditional healthcare system, including people without insurance, individuals experiencing homelessness, and families navigating life in a new country.

Today, we are building on that legacy through our three-year strategic plan, ourConspiracy of Compassion. Our goal is ambitious: to reach more people, remove barriers to care, and address the medical, social, and economic needs that shape health outcomes.To make that vision a reality, we need talented and compassionate clinicians to join our team.

Whether you are providing direct patient care, helping patients navigate complex challenges, or helping us build a healthcare system that better serves those too often left behind, your work will have a lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities. If you believe healthcare should be compassionate, accessible, and transformative, consider a career with Mercy Care. Together, we can change lives - and help redefine what healthcare can be.

Mercy Care Atlanta is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our:

Primary Care Clinics: Mercy Care Decatur Street & Mercy Care Chamblee

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency strongly preferred for the Chamblee Clinic

Mobile Health Team

Street Medicine Team

Position Purpose

Working under established medical protocols, thePhysician Assistant (PA-C)will assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe medications as approved, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. This role supports Mercy Cares commitment to providing accessible healthcare while embracing the organizations mission, vision, and values.

What You Will Do

• Provide primary care services to adult and geriatric patients, with the opportunity to serve pediatric and adolescent populations as needed.

• Perform patient assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and follow-up care.

• Promote health education, disease prevention, and wellness initiatives.

• Prescribe medications and make specialist referrals in accordance with medical protocols.

• Collaborate with physicians, social service professionals, and care teams to coordinate patient care.

• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record system.

• Participate in continuing education and maintain professional licensure and certification requirements.

• Serve on organizational committees and represent Mercy Care at community health fairs and outreach events 3-4 times annually.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

• Current certification as aPhysician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

• Minimum of three (3) years of Physician Assistant experience; post-graduate clinical experience preferred.

• Knowledge of Georgia Physician Assistant scope of practice.

• Experience with EPIC preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic communication systems.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Day-1 Benefits (PTO accrual, retirement plan and match, health insurance and more!)

• Opportunity to get paid daily - through DailyPay

• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE!

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower-cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.