Location & Practice Overview

This outpatient primary care role is based at established Emory Healthcare ambulatory practices in the Metro Atlanta area, specifically Emory at Spivey Station in Jonesboro and Emory at Eagles Landing in Stockbridge. Both sites operate as community-based clinics within Emory’s broader physician network and academic health system.

Practice Sites Emory at Spivey Station (Jonesboro) and Emory at Eagles Landing (Stockbridge)
Care Setting Ambulatory outpatient primary care clinics
Addresses 7823 Spivey Station Blvd, Suite 100, Jonesboro, GA 30236; 1050 Eagles Landing Pkwy, Suite 200, Stockbridge, GA 30281
Organizational Context Part of Emory Physician Group Practices and Emory Healthcare Network
Geographic Area Metro Atlanta, Georgia

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients presenting with routine health concerns and common medical conditions using clinical judgment appropriate to Family Medicine or Internal Medicine training.
  • Support preventive healthcare, wellness services, and immunization delivery consistent with the practice’s scope and the physician’s specialty.
  • Manage ongoing care for chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, including appropriate follow-up and treatment adjustments.
  • Address acute issues including minor injuries, infections, influenza, and sprains within the outpatient setting.
  • Coordinate care with specialists across Emory’s network when additional evaluation or treatment is required and maintain continuity through ongoing patient relationships.

Physicians apply strong interpersonal and communication skills while documenting encounters and collaborating with advanced practice providers and other team members as part of the primary care model.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold training and certification status appropriate for independent primary care practice in Georgia. Professional track and rank are determined according to experience.

Specialty Training
Completion of Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency
Board Status
Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Licensure
Must meet Georgia medical licensure requirements prior to independent practice
Clinical Skills
Strong clinical judgment, technical proficiency, and interpersonal communication abilities
Education Background
Training from highly regarded medical institutions preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Emory Healthcare offers competitive physician compensation with track and rank commensurate with experience. Specific salary structure, incentives, and full benefits details are confirmed during recruitment.

  • Compensation: $250,000–$320,000 per year
  • Competitive base salary with potential productivity components
  • Comprehensive benefits package (details provided by employer)
  • Professional track and rank determined by experience

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Full-time (to be confirmed with employer)
Clinic Hours Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Weekend Coverage Practices closed Saturday and Sunday
Work Setting On-site ambulatory clinics in community locations
Call / Holidays Not specified in the available posting

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The practices serve community patients in outpatient primary care environments with established continuity relationships. Patient age ranges differ by site.

Spivey Station Focus Adults aged 18 and older
Eagles Landing Focus Patients beginning at age three across a broader age range
Care Context Outpatient ambulatory primary care with chronic and acute needs
Common Presentations Preventive needs, chronic disease, minor acute conditions

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The role centers on comprehensive primary care that integrates preventive services, chronic disease management, and treatment of common acute conditions within Emory’s patient- and family-centered model.

Preventive & Wellness Care Routine preventive healthcare, wellness support, and immunizations
Chronic Disease Management Ongoing management of conditions including diabetes and hypertension
Acute Care Evaluation and treatment of minor injuries, infections, influenza, and sprains
Specialty Coordination Access to Emory specialists across more than 70 specialty areas when needed

Role Highlights

This Primary Care Physician opportunity combines community-based clinical practice with the resources of an established academic healthcare organization. The position offers two outpatient practice locations within Emory Physician Group Practices, with professional track and rank structured according to the physician’s experience.

  • Two established practice locations: Emory at Spivey Station in Jonesboro and Emory at Eagles Landing in Stockbridge.
  • Community-based outpatient practice supported by the broader Emory Healthcare physician network.
  • Connection to an integrated academic health system affiliated with Emory University and Emory University School of Medicine.
  • Professional track and academic rank determined in accordance with the physician’s background and experience.
  • Opportunity to work within an organization that integrates clinical practice, medical education, and research.

About Emory Physician Group Practices

Emory Physician Group Practices is part of Emory Healthcare, Georgia’s most comprehensive academic health system affiliated with Emory University and Emory University School of Medicine. The system operates 11 hospitals and hundreds of provider locations, employing thousands of physicians across more than 70 specialties and integrating clinical practice with medical education and research.

System Type Academic health system
Scale 11 hospitals and approximately 500+ provider locations
Physician Network Thousands of physicians in 70+ specialties
Affiliation Emory University and Emory University School of Medicine
Mission Focus Clinical care, research, education, and community service

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I be assigned to one specific practice or both locations?
The posting identifies both Emory at Spivey Station and Emory at Eagles Landing as intended practice locations. Exact assignment should be clarified with the recruitment team during the hiring process.
Is post-residency experience required?
The original vacancy does not state a mandatory minimum number of years of post-residency experience. A secondary listing referenced less than one year as preferred, but this should be verified directly with Emory.
Does the position include an academic faculty appointment?
Professional track and rank are commensurate with experience. Related Emory materials describe both faculty and non-faculty primary care opportunities; candidates should confirm the structure applicable to this opening.
What electronic health record system is used?
The vacancy does not identify a specific EHR platform. Emory expects strong technical skills; system details can be confirmed during recruitment.
Are there opportunities to collaborate with advanced practice providers?
Yes. Emory’s primary care network includes collaboration with nurse practitioners and physician assistants as part of the care team model.
How does care coordination with specialists work?
Physicians support continuity of care and coordinate with Emory’s network of specialists across more than 70 specialty areas when patients require additional evaluation or treatment.

Primary Care Physician in Metro Atlanta, GA

This Primary Care Physician position in Metro Atlanta, Georgia, with Emory Physician Group Practices is based at two established community clinics in Jonesboro and Stockbridge. Unlike a hospital-based physician role, this opportunity is situated within Emory Healthcare’s ambulatory practice network, connecting community-based care with a major academic health system. The two locations serve different patient populations, with Emory at Spivey Station focused on adults and Emory at Eagles Landing providing care across a broader age range, beginning at age three. This geographic arrangement offers physicians a choice of outpatient practice environments within the same healthcare organization, supported by Emory’s wider network of clinical services and specialty resources.

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