Primary Care Physician Opportunity - Beautiful Ellijay, GA
Compensation
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Job Description
Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.
Responsibilities
Northside Hospital is seeking a BC|BE Experienced Primary Care physician to join our growing team in Ellijay, GA. The ideal candidate will be full-time (office-based) and possess a solid commitment to providing high-quality care.
- Practice Highlights
- Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure
- 100% Outpatient
- Collegial Work Environment
- Ample Room for Growth
- Full clinical and administrative support
- Work with experienced physician
- 4-day work week
Benefits
- Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Assistance
- Paid Malpractice
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Family Planning & More!
- Multiple Retirement Plans- 403B, 457M, Fully Funded Pension
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Requirements
- Board Eligible/Board Certified in FM or IM (Family Medicine Preferred)
- Completion of U.S. residency from an accredited Family Medicine of Internal Medicine Program
- Comittment to quality patient care
- M.D./D.O.
- Active or ability to obtain a medical license in the state of Georgia
- The Community of Elijay, GA
Community Impact
Serve a growing North Georgia population with a strong need for accessible, relationship-driven primary care. Enjoy the professional fulfillment that comes from continuity of care and practicing the full scope of outpatient medicine.
Unmatched Quality of Life
Trade traffic and burnout for mountain views and fresh air. Spend your weekends hiking, boating on Carters Lake, or exploring the scenic trails of Chattahoochee National Forest.
- Small-Town Charm, Strong Community
- Known as Georgia’s Apple Capital, Ellijay offers vibrant seasonal festivals, a welcoming downtown, excellent schools, and a safe, family-friendly environment — all within driving distance of metro Atlanta.
Work–Life Balance
Lower cost of living, short commutes, and a slower pace allow you to focus on patient care while enjoying a lifestyle many physicians seek but rarely find.
Why Choose Northside Hospital?
Northside is so much more than just a hospital. It's an extensive network of state-of-the-art facilities staffed with skilled, caring professionals dedicated to the health and wellness of our communities. Excellent compensation and full benefits packages, including a funded pension, are available.
Northside Hospital System Includes
- Five not-for-profit, acute-care hospitals are located in Atlanta, Cumming, Canton, Duluth, and Lawrenceville.
- Over 300 Northside Hospital-affiliated outpatient centers and medical office buildings throughout the Atlanta Region
- 3,900 providers on staff and more than 24,000 employees
- Northside serves more than 4 million patients annually.
- Nationally recognized expertise in Cancer Care, Maternity Services, Radiology, Surgery, and Women's Health
- US Newsweek recognized Northside Hospital as the World's Best Hospital, Best Workplace for Diversity/Culture, and Best Workplace for Women!
- For more information contact Morgan.Dudkowski@Northside.com
Qualifications
- MD/DO
- BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Active or ability to obtain a medical license in the state of Georgia
- Active DEA
Work Hours
8 a - 4 p
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 52% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician Opportunity - Beautiful Ellijay, GA at Northside Hospital a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,311 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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- No call
- On-site
- Includes weekends
Living in East Ellijay
- Median resident rent
- $663/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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