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Atlanta, Georgia

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Physician AssistantNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

At Mercy Care, healthcare is more than a profession - it is a calling.

For more than 40 years, Mercy Care has cared for Atlantans who are not well served by the traditional healthcare system, including people without insurance, individuals experiencing homelessness, and families navigating life in a new country.

Today, we are building on that legacy through our three-year strategic plan, our Conspiracy of Compassion. Our goal is ambitious: to reach more people, remove barriers to care, and address the medical, social, and economic needs that shape health outcomes.

To make that vision a reality, we need talented and compassionate clinicians to join our team.

Whether you are providing direct patient care, helping patients navigate complex challenges, or helping us build a healthcare system that better serves those too often left behind, your work will have a lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities.

If you believe healthcare should be compassionate, accessible, and transformative, consider a career with Mercy Care. Together, we can change lives - and help redefine what healthcare can be.

Mercy Care Atlanta is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our:

  • Primary Care Clinics: Mercy Care Decatur Street & Mercy Care Chamblee
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency strongly preferred for the Chamblee Clinic
  • Mobile Health Team
  • Street Medicine Team

Position Purpose

Working under established medical protocols, the Physician Assistant (PA-C) will assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe medications as approved, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. This role supports Mercy Care’s commitment to providing accessible healthcare while embracing the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

What You Will Do

Provide primary care services to adult and geriatric patients, with the opportunity to serve pediatric and adolescent populations as needed.

  • Perform patient assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
  • Promote health education, disease prevention, and wellness initiatives.
  • Prescribe medications and make specialist referrals in accordance with medical protocols.
  • Collaborate with physicians, social service professionals, and care teams to coordinate patient care.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record system.
  • Participate in continuing education and maintain professional licensure and certification requirements.

Serve on organizational committees and represent Mercy Care at community health fairs and outreach events 3–4 times annually.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • Current certification as a Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
  • Minimum of three (3) years of Physician Assistant experience; post-graduate clinical experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of Georgia Physician Assistant scope of practice.
  • Experience with EPIC preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic communication systems.

Position Highlights and Benefits

  • Day-1 Benefits (PTO accrual, retirement plan and match, health insurance and more!)
  • Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay
  • Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE!

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower-cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will assess, diagnose, and treat patients while coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams. They will also participate in community outreach and maintain accurate electronic health records.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold current NCCPA certification. A minimum of three years of clinical experience is required, along with knowledge of Georgia scope of practice.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnosisMedication prescriptionPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationBilingual proficiencyPublic health outreach

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 66% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.4this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Primary Care (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 468 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Atlanta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$377k
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Day-1 Benefits (PTO accrual, retirement plan and match, health insurance)
DailyPay
Paid holidays
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Vendor discounts
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required