Primary Care Physician, Family or Internal Medicine

Job Title:

Primary Care Physician, Family or Internal Medicine Department:
Family Medicine College/Division:
School Of Medicine

Primary Job Posting

Location:

Jekyll Island, GA 31527

Additional Job Posting Locations: (Other locations that this position could be based)

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 Jekyll Island, 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 our Mercer Medicine rural clinic in Jekyll Island, GA. This is a 12-month professional staff position that will report to the Director of the Rural Clinics.

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.

Background Check Contingencies:
Criminal History Required.

Document Attachments:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• List of three professional references with contact information

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.

• 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

Staff Clinical Services Exempt

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.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40