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Northside Hospital
East Ellijay, Georgia

Primary Care Physician Opportunity - Beautiful Ellijay, GA

Primary CareIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting4-day week

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Posted 4mo ago

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 Elligible/Board Certified in FM or IM (Family Medicine Preferred)
  • Completion of U.S. residency from an accredited Family Medicine of Internal Medicine Program
  • Committment 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

Key Skills

Clinical SupportRelationship-driven Care

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 48% 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).

Top Primary Care Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

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<$330k
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$330k-360k
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$360k-390k
8
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1
$420k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
65% this job
CME allowance
57%
Relocation assistance
38% this job
Loan repayment
20% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Primary Care listings

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

  • Includes call
  • 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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About Northside Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure
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