Primary Care - Family Medicine

Primary Care - Family Medicine

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a Board Certified/Eligible Primary Care Physician to join our practice in Covington, GA servicing our Piedmont Newton Hospital Location.

The ideal provider will have a passion for medicine, a proven track record for delivery quality patient care, and the desire to continue building a practice. This position affords the opportunity to assume an established practice with room to add new patients, collaborate with other primary care providers and an extensive specialty network. Additionally, as the largest healthcare system in the State of Georgia, Piedmont Healthcare has future opportunities for physicians interested in leadership.

Requirements & Highlights:

• Medical Degree (MD or DO)
• BC/BE Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Active license in Georgia or eligible to obtain
• Commit to a full time Monday Friday workweek
• Ability to provide primary care services to all ages appropriate to specialty

Piedmont Offers:

• Physician Governance
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits including CME allowance
• Quality, Service, and Reputation
• 2 year Salary Guarantee
• 401K with match
• Educational Loan Forgiveness
• Up to 100K in Loan Assistance with a 5 year commitment
• Sign on bonuses in the form of a forgivable loan for up to $75K
• Relocation assistance, if needed
• Training program stipend for up to 18 months before start date

Piedmont Newton is a 107-bed acute care hospital that has provided high-quality care to the community of Covington, Georgia for more than 70 years. Through Piedmont Newton, patients have access to outpatient ancillary services and many specialists and primary care providers as well.

Covington is conveniently located 35 miles east of Atlanta. It is also less than an hour away from Athens, Georgia, and Lake County. Known for its friendly atmosphere, strong community, and historic architecture, Covington offers a mix of small-town living and big-city access, with a growing economy and residential amenities.

Located just moments from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and downtown Atlanta there is access to great schools (public and private), housing as multiple price points and amenities, and extensive recreational and social activities.

Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit health system and a recognized leader in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Across Georgia, Piedmont serves communities representing 85% of the states population through 27 hospitals, 113 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations, and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. With nearly 50,000 caregivers and more than 4.5 million patients served, Piedmont offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a growing, mission-driven organization committed to making a positive difference in every life we touch.