Primary Care Physician (Outpatient Practice)

Joseph Michaels International; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Unlimited rollover

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

CME allowance

CME time off

401k matching

Health & insurance

Malpractice protection

Membership perks

Operational support

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a Board Certified Primary Care Physician for an outpatient practice in the Atlanta metro area. This full-time, on-site role offers a patient-first, unhurried environment with dedicated care pods and a team-based approach to prevention and wellness.

You will lead an active clinical pod, manage a steady patient panel, and collaborate with health coaches, behavioral health specialists, and care coordinators to deliver personalized care with extended visit

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited U.S. medical school (MD or DO).
• Board Certified in General Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Active Georgia Medical License or eligible for immediate endorsement.
• 5–20 years of direct outpatient primary care experience.
• Commitment to relationship-based medicine and preventive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient medical care with emphasis on prevention and wellness.
• Lead a clinical pod and manage a dedicated patient intake.
• Coordinate care with on-site nursing and administrative staff.
• Participate in low-volume after-hours triage with colleagues.
• Collaborate with specialists, health coaches, and dietitians.
• Maintain thorough medical records compliant with quality standards.
• Build lasting patient partnerships with extended visit times.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Clinical leadership

Preventive medicine

Education

MD or DO

Board-certified IM or FM

Georgia Medical License

5–20 years outpatient experience

Job description

Primary Care Physician (Outpatient Practice)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site
Schedule: Outpatient Practice Hours | Light Shared Phone Coverage
Compensation: Starting salary of $250,000 annually, increasing to $300,000 annually upon reaching a full patient panel

An established, physician-focused medical group in northern Metro Atlanta is seeking an experienced Board Certified Primary Care Physician (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine) to join a premier outpatient clinic.

This opportunity is designed for clinicians who thrive in a patient-first, unhurried practice environment. Stepping directly into a dedicated care pod with an established patient intake, you will lead a collaborative team—including health coaches, behavioral health specialists, dietitians, and care coordinators—delivering personalized, preventive care without the pressures of traditional volume-driven medicine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive, relationship-focused outpatient medical care with an emphasis on disease prevention, lifestyle medicine, and long-term wellness
• Assume leadership of an active clinical pod and manage care for a dedicated intake of patients
• Direct care workflows alongside dedicated on-site nursing and administrative support staff
• Participate in an equitable, low-volume after-hours phone triage schedule shared among group colleagues
• Coordinate patient care across an integrated multidisciplinary network, including clinical specialists, health coaches, and integrative medicine professionals
• Maintain thorough, accurate medical record documentation in compliance with clinical quality standards
• Build lasting patient partnerships through extended visit times and individualized care planning

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited U.S. medical school (MD or DO)
• Board Certified in General Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active, unrestricted Georgia Medical License required (or active state license eligible for immediate state endorsement)
• 5 to 20 years of direct outpatient primary care experience required
• Strong commitment to relationship-based medicine, patient advocacy, health optimization, and preventive clinical outcomes

Benefits Package:

• Generous Paid Time Off: 4 weeks of PTO annually with unlimited rollover, plus 7 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays per year
• Dedicated Specialty Leaves: Separate allocated paid hours for jury duty, bereavement, and community service
• CME Support & Time Off: $3,250 annual CME allowance plus 1 week of dedicated CME time off per year (unused CME time can roll over up to 80 hours)
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with a 4% employer matching contribution
• Comprehensive Health & Insurance: Top-tier Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Supplemental insurance options, along with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Malpractice Protection: Fully covered medical malpractice insurance policy
• Exclusive Membership Perks: Complimentary practice memberships for the physician, spouse, and dependent children under 18, plus discounted membership rates for parents
• Dedicated Operational Support: Full administrative and clinical pod resources, maximizing time spent with patients in a supportive, team-oriented culture

Compensation Overview

• Earning Structure: Compensation begins at the base entry tier upon hire and scales directly to the maximum annual salary tier upon reaching a full patient panel, offering a clear and transparent milestone progression.

If you are an experienced Primary Care Physician seeking a high-touch, patient-focused environment in the Metro Atlanta area, we would love to connect with you!