Trinity Health·Atlanta, Georgia
The Physician Assistant will assess, diagnose, and treat adult and geriatric patients while coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include prescribing medications, maintaining electronic health records, and participating in community outreach events.
Employment type: Full time
At Mercy Care, healthcare is more than a profession - it is a calling.
For more than 40 years, Mercy Care has cared for Atlantans who are not well served by the traditional healthcare system, including people without insurance, individuals experiencing homelessness, and families navigating life in a new country.
Today, we are building on that legacy through our three-year strategic plan, our Conspiracy of Compassion. Our goal is ambitious: to reach more people, remove barriers to care, and address the medical, social, and economic needs that shape health outcomes.
To make that vision a reality, we need talented and compassionate clinicians to join our team.
Whether you are providing direct patient care, helping patients navigate complex challenges, or helping us build a healthcare system that better serves those too often left behind, your work will have a lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities.
Working under established medical protocols, the Physician Assistant (PA-C) will assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe medications as approved, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. This role supports Mercy Care’s commitment to providing accessible healthcare while embracing the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
What You Will Do
Provide primary care services to adult and geriatric patients, with the opportunity to serve pediatric and adolescent populations as needed.
Perform patient assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
Promote health education, disease prevention, and wellness initiatives.
Prescribe medications and make specialist referrals in accordance with medical protocols.
Collaborate with physicians, social service professionals, and care teams to coordinate patient care.
Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record system.
Participate in continuing education and maintain professional licensure and certification requirements.
Serve on organizational committees and represent Mercy Care at community health fairs and outreach events 3–4 times annually.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA-C certification from the NCCPA. A minimum of three years of experience is required, with proficiency in Georgia's scope of practice and experience with EPIC preferred.
Market context
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