Primary Care Physician​/Family or Internal Medicine

Job Title

Primary Care Physician/Family or Internal Medicine

Family Medicine College/Division:
School Of Medicine

Sparta, GA 31087 (other rural clinic locations in Hancock County may be considered)

The Mercer University School of Medicine seeks a physician to provide full-time clinical practice at one of the Mercer Medicine rural clinic locations in Hancock County, Georgia. The role supports the mission of training physicians and other healthcare professionals in primary care service to rural and underserved populations.

• Maintain a financially viable clinical practice at a Mercer Medicine rural clinic.
• Serve a 12-month, non‑tenured affiliated faculty appointment and report to the Managing Partner of Mercer Medicine on a clinical basis.
• Provide comprehensive primary-care services in an interdisciplinary healthcare education and clinical setting.

• M.D. degree, board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
• Strong experience working in interdisciplinary healthcare education and clinical settings.
• Desirable experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Ability to work well with others in an academic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present and communicate medical concepts to clinical and lay audiences.
• Familiarity with medical settings and culture, and experience working with stakeholders and communities in rural, medically underserved areas of Georgia.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

• 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.

EEO/Veteran/Disability. The University will ensure equal opportunity for applicants and employees in all of its policies and practices, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, compensation, benefits, layoff and recall policies, university‑sponsored training programs, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs. Persons needing reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the application process or for other questions regarding employment at Mercer University, please contact Human Resources.