Primary Care Physician

Working Title

Primary Care Physician

Department

UHC‑Medical Clinic Blue

Posting Type

External

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Anticipated Start Date

07/01/2025

Job Posting Date

04/07/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Classification Title

Physician AD

Faculty Rank

Staff Physician

Contract Type

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status

Non‑Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Doctor of Allopathic or Osteopathic Medicine. Maintenance of board certification in an appropriate specialty such as Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Dermatology.

Position Summary

Provision of age appropriate primary care to eligible members of the University Community at the University of Georgia Health Center. The Health Center is a large multi‑specialty ambulatory care organization that is accredited by the Joint Commission with primary care medical home designation. All licensed clinicians at the University Health Center are members of our Medical Staff whose role is to ensure that care is evidence based and of the highest quality.

The membership serves as exemplars of our student‑centered service excellence culture. Providing general primary care, patient education, care coordination and performing minor procedures are important aspects of the position. Primary Care Physicians are a critical component of the clinical leadership, providing oversight of care provided by Physician Assistants and Nurse practitioners.

Additional Requirements

Current BLS Certification or attainment within 180 days of start.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Expertise in College Health is preferred.
• Greater than three years of active ambulatory care practice with progressive management and HR responsibility.
• 3 years of experience as a clinical physician.
• Familiarity with an electronic medical record, particularly with Point and Click Solutions’ Open Suite EHR.
• Proficiency with Office 365 and other software to include Word, Adobe, Excel, and Outlook
• Familiarity with Joint Commission accreditation.
• Current DEA

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Clinical knowledge base that is primary care focused.
• Ability to apply evidence‑based principles to clinical practice.
• Comfort with behavioral, travel and tropical medicine.
• Minor procedural skills.
• Communication skills, empathy, ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, acceptance and cultural competency.

Physical Demands

Standing, typing, walking limited distances, moving from sitting to standing frequently, pushing/pulling, lifting, bending, squatting and kneeling as needed.

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P‑Card?

No

Is having a P‑Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P‑Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job‑based…