Primary Care Physician, Family or Internal Medicine
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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
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
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 Jekyll Island, 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.
This position is expected to maintain a financially viable clinical practice at our Mercer Medicine rural clinic in Jekyll Island, GA. This is a 12-month professional staff position that will report to the Director of the Rural Clinics.
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
Background Check Contingencies
- Criminal History
Required Document Attachments
- Resume
- 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
Key Responsibilities
The physician will perform full-time clinical practice at a rural Mercer Medicine clinic in Jekyll Island, Georgia. They are responsible for maintaining a financially viable practice while contributing to the training of healthcare professionals in underserved areas.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D. degree, be board certified in Family or Internal Medicine, and possess a valid Georgia medical license. Strong experience in interdisciplinary clinical settings and excellent communication skills are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ 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).
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