Primary Care Physician

Overview

Classification

Title:

Physician AD. Faculty Rank:
Staff Physician. Posting Number: F2346P.

Working Title:

Primary Care Physician. Department: UHC-Medical Clinic Blue. Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area. 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.

About The University Of Georgia:
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff.

Enrollment exceeds 41,000 students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the School of Medicine.

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, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

USG Core Values:
Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available online. Freedom of Expression policies are also available online.

Clinical Care

• Provide age-appropriate primary medical care, perform physical assessments, and minor procedures.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, coordinate care and referrals.
• Document encounters concisely and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Serve in a consultative and clinical supervisory role for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants active in the clinics.
• Co-sign (assess care and decision making, ensure documentation, and offer feedback) entries in medical records by NP/PA staff.

Administrative Tasks and Meetings

• Communicate with and integrate into a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in process improvement and attend committees and staff meetings.
• Participate in research and educational efforts as warranted.
• Contribute to a culture of service excellence and opportunities for growth and leadership.

Professional Development And Education

• Obtain appropriate continuing education credits as required to maintain license and national certifications.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). Maintenance of board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Dermatology.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Primary care clinical knowledge base; ability to apply evidence-based principles to practice.
• Comfort with behavioral, travel, and tropical medicine; minor procedural skills.
• Strong communication, empathy, cultural competency, and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Requirements: Current BLS Certification or attainment within 180 days of start. Current DEA license.

Physical Demands: Standing, typing, walking, moving between areas, lifting, bending, and related activities as needed.

Position Facts

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., patient records, or medications)?:
Yes.