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Mercer University
Sparta, Georgia

Primary Care Physician/Family or Internal Medicine

Primary CareIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

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Job Title: Primary Care Physician/Family or Internal Medicine Department: Family Medicine College/Division: School Of Medicine Primary Job Posting Location: Sparta, GA 31087 Additional Job Posting Locations: (Other locations that this position could be based) Job Details: 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 Hancock County, 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.

Responsibilities

This position is expected to maintain a financially viable clinical practice at a Mercer Medicine rural clinic. This is a 12-month position that carries a non-tenured affiliated faculty appointment and will report to the Managing Partner of Mercer Medicine on a clinical basis.

Candidates must: 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 Selection of the final candidate is contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check.

Required Document Attachments: - CV - Cover Letter - List of three professional references with contact information About Mercer University 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.

Why Work at Mercer University Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including 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, and so much more!

At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo.

If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.

For more information, please visit: hr.mercer.edu Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Job Family: Staff Clinical Services Exempt EEO Statement: EEO/Veteran/Disability Why Work at Mercer Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid time off, technology discounts and so much more!

At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo.

If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.

For more information, please visit: hr.mercer.edu EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 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.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain a financially viable clinical practice at a Mercer Medicine rural clinic in Hancock County. Provide primary care services and participate in the training of physicians and healthcare professionals for underserved populations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. degree, be board certified in Family or Internal Medicine, and be licensed to practice in Georgia. Experience in interdisciplinary healthcare education and working in rural, underserved areas is highly desired.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient CareOutpatient CareMedical CommunicationRural HealthcarePatient Care

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).

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50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 35 employers

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<$330k
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$420k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
74% this job
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
57%
Relocation assistance
43%
Loan repayment
26%

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Physician, Family Medicine – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,311 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Sparta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$179k
Median resident rent
$906/mo
Residents’ average commute
47 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Mercer University

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health insurance
Generous retirement contributions
Tuition waivers
Paid vacation and sick leave
Technology discounts
Work-life balance schedules