Primary Care Physician Assistant
Assignment Details
Location: Atlanta and Chamblee, Georgia
Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA)
Specialty: Primary Care
Practice Setting: Outpatient / Community Health Clinic
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: ASAP (December 2026 Start Feasible)
Assignment Duration: Ongoing Full-Time Coverage
Coverage Need: Multiple Advanced Practice Providers
Position Type: Full-Time
EMR: Epic
Open rates
Schedule
Monday-Friday
Shift Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Full-Time Weekday Coverage
Day Shifts Only
No Night Shifts
No Regular Weekend Shifts
No Call Required
Occasional Weekend Community Events: Approximately 3-4 Times Per Year, as Requested
Patient Population / Volume
Average Daily Patient Volume: Approximately 13 Patients
Primarily Adult Patients
Medically Underserved Populations
Patients Experiencing Homelessness
Immigrant Populations
Patients From Diverse Cultural and Socioeconomic Backgrounds
Patients Living With HIV
Patients With Integrated Behavioral Health Needs
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Outpatient Primary Care Services
Evaluate, Diagnose, and Treat Patients With Acute and Chronic Medical Conditions
Perform Routine Physical Examinations
Perform Employment Physical Examinations
Perform Pelvic Examinations
Perform Pap Smears
Provide Preventive Health Screenings
Develop and Implement Individualized Treatment Plans
Provide Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Services
Prescribe or Dispense Medications Within Applicable Scope of Practice and Clinical Protocols
Coordinate Referrals to Specialists and Community Resources
Collaborate With Medical Directors and Other Healthcare Professionals
Consult With the Medical Director as Needed
Coordinate Care With Health and Social Services Professionals
Provide Culturally Sensitive Care to Medically Underserved Patients
Provide Primary Care Services to Patients Experiencing Homelessness
Participate in HIV Care Following Appropriate Training
Assist With Integrated Behavioral Health Services Following Training, as Needed
Collaborate With Infectious Disease Specialists When Appropriate
Maintain Accurate and Timely Patient Documentation in Epic
Participate in Continuing Education and Professional Development
Participate in Committees as Requested
Participate in Community Health Fairs or Outreach Events Approximately 3-4 Times Per Year, as Requested
Required Procedures / Skills
Outpatient Primary Care
Adult Patient Management
Routine Physical Examinations
Employment Physical Examinations
Pelvic Examinations
Pap Smears
Preventive Health Screenings
Acute and Chronic Disease Management
Medication Management Within Scope of Practice
Patient Education and Counseling
Care Coordination and Specialist Referrals
Willingness to Train in HIV Primary Care
Willingness to Train in Integrated Behavioral Health Services
Culturally Sensitive Patient Care
Clinical Practice Details
Community-Based Outpatient Primary Care
Public Service Healthcare Environment
Focus on Homeless and Medically Underserved Populations
Approximately 13 Patients Per Day
Primarily Adult Patient Population
No Inpatient Responsibilities
No Call Responsibilities
No Direct Supervision of Other Healthcare Providers Required
Occasional Coverage in HIV and Integrated Behavioral Health Services
HIV and Behavioral Health Training Provided
Infectious Disease Backup Available
AED Available
Coverage Required at Both Atlanta and Chamblee Clinic Locations
Clinical Environment / Support
Outpatient Primary Care Clinic
Community Health Services
Medical Director Support
Infectious Disease Specialist Backup
Integrated Behavioral Health Services
HIV Care Services
Health and Social Services Professionals
Epic EMR
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Available
Requirements
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (AANP) or Physician Assistant (NCCPA) - Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant After Training - Required
Active Georgia Professional License - Required
Active IMLC With Proof of Letter of Qualification May Be Considered Per Submission Guidelines
BLS Certification - Required
COVID-19 Vaccination - Required
Experience in Primary Care, Clinical Practice, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Trauma Care - Required
Experience Providing Outpatient Primary Care
Must Be Comfortable Performing Pelvic Examinations
Must Be Comfortable Performing Pap Smears
Must Be Comfortable Performing Employment Physical Examinations
Willingness to Complete Training in HIV Patient Care
Willingness to Complete Training in Integrated Behavioral Health Services
Knowledge of Georgia Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Scope-of-Practice Requirements
Ability to Diagnose and Treat Acute and Chronic Medical Conditions
Ability to Provide Preventive Care and Health Promotion Services
Ability to Coordinate Care With Medical and Social Services Professionals
Familiarity With Medically Underserved and Immigrant Populations - Highly Preferred
Experience Treating Patients Experiencing Homelessness - Highly Preferred
Experience Caring for Patients From Diverse Backgrounds - Highly Preferred
Spanish Bilingual Skills - Preferred, Not Required
Experience Supervising Professional Staff or Administrative Experience - Preferred
Must Be Available for Full-Time Weekday Coverage
Must Be Able to Work at Both Atlanta and Chamblee Clinic Locations
Local Candidates Only
Submission Requirements
Current Curriculum Vitae
AANP or NCCPA Board Certification
Active Georgia Professional License
BLS Certification
COVID-19 Vaccination Documentation
Minimum 2 Years of Post-Training NP or PA Experience
Primary Care, Clinical, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Trauma Experience
Experience Performing Pelvic Examinations
Experience Performing Pap Smears
Experience Performing Employment Physical Examinations
Confirmation of Willingness to Complete HIV Care Training
Confirmation of Willingness to Complete Integrated Behavioral Health Training
Experience With Medically Underserved or Immigrant Populations, if Applicable
Experience Treating Patients Experiencing Homelessness, if Applicable
Spanish Language Proficiency, if Applicable
Professional Staff Supervision or Administrative Experience, if Applicable
Current Background Check Dated Within 60 Days of Presentation - Required
Confirmation of Ability to Work at Both Atlanta and Chamblee Locations
Confirmation of Local Availability
Earliest Available Start Date
Confirmation of Full-Time Monday-Friday Availability
Credentialing
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 30-45 Days
AANP or NCCPA Board Certification Required
Active Georgia Professional License Required
BLS Certification Required
COVID-19 Vaccination Required
Minimum 2 Years of Post-Training Clinical Experience Required
Current Background Check Required at Presentation (No More Than 60 Days Old)
Ability to Work at Both Clinic Locations Required
HIV Care Training Provided
Integrated Behavioral Health Training Provided
