POSITION DESCRIPTION
Primary Care Physician (PCP)
Albany, Georgia | Southwest Georgia | Federally Qualified Health Center
Community Overview: Albany & Southwest Georgia
Albany, Georgia — the eighth-largest city in the state and the regional anchor of Southwest Georgia — offers physicians a compelling combination of community need, professional fulfillment, and quality of life. Situated on the Flint River, Albany is home to approximately 82,000 residents in Dougherty County, with their service area extending across nine counties and reaching deeply into rural Southwest Georgia.
The region is home to Albany State University and Albany Technical College, providing a college-town cultural energy in an otherwise rural landscape. Outdoor recreation along the Flint River, affordable housing, and a strong sense of community make Albany an attractive destination for physicians looking to plant roots, raise a family, and build a long-term practice.
Southwest Georgia carries a significant public health burden — and this is precisely what draws mission-driven physicians:
• A poverty rate of approximately 26%, with many residents lacking adequate primary care access
• High prevalence of chronic disease: diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and obesity are pervasive across the nine-county region
• Georgia's non-expansion of Medicaid has left tens of thousands without coverage, making a sliding fee scale and FQHC mission critical to the region
• Rural geography creates transportation barriers to care for patients in Baker, Calhoun, Dooly, Terrell, and other outlying counties
• The region has been designated a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), making it eligible for NHSC loan repayment for qualifying providers
A Primary Care Physician is more than a clinician — they are a pillar of community health and a force for health equity in a region that needs it profoundly.
About Them
They have been at the heart of Southwest Georgia's healthcare infrastructure since its founding in 1979. As the region's largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), they operate 21 clinical sites across nine counties, serving more than 54,000 patients with nearly 217,000 visits annually.
Clinical Quality & Accreditation
• Level III Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) — the highest NCQA designation — across all qualifying sites
• FTCA-designated, providing malpractice liability coverage for eligible providers at no cost
• NHSC-approved site for both scholarship and loan repayment programs
• Nationally recognized for Health Equity, Health Disparities Reduction, and Health Information Technology achievements
Integrated Services
Primary Care Physicians practice within a truly integrated care model that supports whole-person health:
• Adult Medicine & Internal Medicine
• Family Medicine across the lifespan
• Behavioral Health co-located at many sites (the only face-to-face adult psychiatry in South Georgia)
• Pharmacy Services — two in-house pharmacies with free home delivery
• Dentistry, Vision Care, Podiatry
• Mobile clinics and nine School-Based Health Centers
Culture & Community
Providers describe a workplace defined by shared mission and mutual respect at every level. Collaborative care teams, strong administrative support, and a patient population deeply grateful for consistent, quality care create an environment where physicians can focus on what matters most: medicine.
Position Summary: Primary Care Physician (PCP)
They are actively recruiting a Primary Care Physician to join its Adult Medicine practice. The PCP will provide high-quality, comprehensive primary care to adult patients across Albany-area sites, with a focus on chronic disease management, preventive care, and acute illness treatment within the PCMH model.
This is an ideal position for a physician who finds deep satisfaction in longitudinal patient relationships, managing complex chronic conditions in an underserved population, and functioning as a trusted anchor for patients who may have limited access to care elsewhere.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive adult primary care including acute, chronic, and preventive services
• Manage complex, multi-morbidity patients with conditions including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, COPD, and mental health co-morbidities
• Work within PCMH model, including care team-based coordination, care management, and population health initiatives
• Collaborate with integrated behavioral health, pharmacy, and specialist teams embedded within the Clinic
• Contribute to quality improvement, HEDIS measure performance, and UDS (Uniform Data System) reporting aligned with FQHC requirements
• Participate in community outreach programs including mobile unit activities and health fairs
• Supervise and support advanced practice providers (NPs/PAs) and medical residents as applicable
• Serve rural outreach sites across nine-county service area as scheduling allows
Qualifications
• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or a related primary care specialty
• Active, unrestricted Georgia medical license or eligibility to obtain
• Demonstrated commitment to serving underserved or medically complex populations
• Strong collaborative skills; experience in team-based care models preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a valued asset
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and specialty
• Productivity incentive program
• FTCA malpractice coverage at no cost to the provider (tail included)
• NHSC Loan Repayment Program eligibility — up to $50,000 (tax-free) for qualifying providers in HPSA-designated areas
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and CME allowance
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Relocation assistance negotiable