Primary Care Physician, Internal or Family Medicine

Mercer University; Plains (GA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer University School of Medicine seeks a physician for a clinical practice in Plains, Georgia. The role is full-time and based at Mercer Medicine rural clinic locations, combining patient care with academic activities in an expansive medical education program.

Candidates must hold an MD, be board certified in Family or Internal Medicine, and be licensed in Georgia. Strong communication and collaboration skills, plus experience in rural health education, are highly valued.

Qualifications

• MD degree required and board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Georgia is required.
• Experience in interdisciplinary healthcare education and clinical settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time clinical care in Mercer Medicine rural clinic locations in Plains, GA.
• Maintain a financially viable clinical practice at a Mercer Medicine rural clinic.
• Contribute to clinical education through Mercer Medicine and pre-clinical training.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Academic setting

Inpatient and outpatient experience

Rural/ underserved care experience

Education

MD degree

Board certified – Family or Internal Medicine

Licensed to practice in Georgia

Job description

Primary Care Physician, Internal or Family Medicine
Mercer University
Plains, GA

Type: Full-Time

Category: Physicians

Job Title

Primary Care Physician, Internal or Family Medicine

Department

Family Medicine

College/Division

School Of Medicine

Primary Job Posting Location

Plains, GA 31780

Additional Job Posting Locations

(Other locations that this position could be based)

Job Details

The Mercer University School of Medicine is seeking a physician for our clinical practice in Plains, Georgia.

Responsibilities

The Mercer University School of Medicine is seeking a physician to perform full time in a clinical practice at one of the Mercer Medicine rural clinic locations in Plains, Georgia. Clinical practice and pre-clinical training is through Mercer Medicine. The mission of the school is to train physicians and other healthcare professionals in primary care and service to rural and underserved populations in Georgia.

This position is expected to maintain a financially viable clinical practice at a Mercer Medicine rural clinic.

Qualifications

Candidates must:

• Hold an M.D. degree and be board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, and be licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
• The candidate must also demonstrate strong experience in working in interdisciplinary healthcare education and clinical settings.
• The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience in a health-related clinical area is desirable.
• Experience in both an inpatient and outpatient basis is desirable
• Ability to work well with others in an academic setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience presenting and communicating medical concepts to clinical and lay audiences
• Familiarity and/or experience with medical settings and culture
• Experience working with stakeholders and communities in rural, medically underserved areas of Georgia

Selection of the final candidate is contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check.

Required Document Attachments

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three professional references with contact information
• About Mercer University

About Mercer University

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer's twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer's employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!

For more information

please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective-employees/

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Family

Staff Clinical Services Exempt

EEO Statement

EEO/Veteran/Disability