Internal Medicine Physician
Company: DOCTORS CHOICE PLACEMENT SERVICES, INC.
Location: Athens
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Athens, GA Outpatient Primary Care Opportunity Great location -
home to the University of Georgia Join large expanding Primary Care
group that has been serving the Medicare population for over a
decade 100% Outpatient Only M-F Schedule, 9am - 5pm Full-Time
Position Salary: Over $200,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental
insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision
insurance Job Summary Reports directly to the Medical Director.
Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by
providing materials and resources to the patients and their
families. Determine which referrals are required based upon
examination and patient needs. Determine level of urgency of
follow-up referral consultation appointments. Exercises final
medical judgment in all issues of healthcare. Prescribes medical
treatment and clinical drugs to patients. Order studies, tests and
ancillary services. Documents all services in patient medical
record. Completes all office visit notes, before the beginning of
the following day from the day of the visit. Reviews, makes medical
judgments and signs all consult notes, laboratory, diagnostic,
ancillary, Pharmacy, Health Risk Assessment, Home Health, Durable
Medical Equipment data/requests before the beginning of the
following day, from the day of which the request was placed in the
clinician s queue. Returns all patient telephone calls by the end
of the day on which the call was made. Reviews on a regular basis
cases that require ongoing medical attention with MCCI Case
Management/Acute Care Program. Participates in quality improvement
management, continuing education, and other patient care programs
established by MCCI or clinical requirements. Consults with Medical
Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding
patient care, assessment and education issues. Oversees mid level
medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff.
Assists in resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from
patients. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information
according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
Responsible for application of appropriate diagnostic and
procedural codes (CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10) to individual patient
health records. Knowledge of national, state and payer specific
regulations and policies pertaining to coding reimbursement.
Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and
completes appropriate paperwork. Recognizes and completes age and
disease specific measures/testing of patients as required by
NCQA/HEDIS. Effectively communicates and interacts with patients,
families, staff and members of the community from diverse
backgrounds. Participates in patient retention and marketing
activities as required. II. Common Job Skills Effective verbal and
written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette.
Typing and computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize EMR.
Performs in a tactful and professional manner. III.
Licensure/Certifications Degree in Internal Medicine/Family
Practice from and accredited school and licensed to practice in the
State of Georgia. Practice experience in outpatient setting with
HMO or managed care is helpful. Board certified or eligible in
primary care specialty is required. Current DEA and DPS
Certification of Registration. Minimum of (2) two years of direct
work experience.
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