Primary Care Physician – $265K + $50K Sign-On | 18 Patients/Day | Partner in 12–18 Months | Atlanta (South DeKalb)
DeKalb, GA Heartline Staffing | Purple Cow Recruiting
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Make Primary Care Feel Like Medicine Again.

• 18 Patients Per Day
• 450 Patient Panel Maximum
• No Nights or Weekends
• Partnership in 12–18 Months (No Buy-In)
• $265K Base + Up to $50K Sign-On


This physician-led, value-based primary care model is built for providers who want meaningful time with patients, strong clinical support, and long-term ownership alignment — without the pressure of high-volume, fee-for-service medicine.


Heartline Staffing – Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting

Heartline Staffing is a nurse-founded healthcare staffing firm and proud Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting.


We partner with physician-led organizations nationwide that are redefining healthcare delivery through value-based, patient-centered models. Our mission is simple: connect exceptional providers with purposeful opportunities where clinical autonomy, patient outcomes, and long-term alignment truly matter.


This opportunity represents a premier, physician-led primary care organization delivering high-quality, VIP care to seniors in the South DeKalb area of Atlanta.


About the Opportunity

This is a 100% outpatient, value-based primary care role serving seniors with multiple chronic conditions in a mission-driven, team-supported environment designed for sustainability, quality, and physician autonomy.


The organization’s mission is to honor seniors with accessible, VIP-level primary care that improves outcomes while supporting physicians with the structure and resources needed to practice intentionally.


Compensation & Partnership

Base Salary: $265,000
Signing Bonus: Up to $50,000
Annual Bonus: Up to $20,000 in Year 1 (increases upon partnership)


Partnership Track:
• No buy-in required
• Typically achieved within 12–18 months
• 65% of eligible physicians achieve partnership after Year 1
• Partner earnings commonly exceed $300,000 annually


Practice Model

• 100% Outpatient
• 18 patients per day
• Small patient panel (maximum 450 patients)
• Senior population with 3–5 chronic conditions
• Value-Based Care environment
• Administrative time built into schedule
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Clinic hours: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Last patient scheduled at 4:15 PM
• No nights
• No weekends
• Strong work/life balance


Designed to reduce physician burnout while improving patient outcomes.


Clinical Support & Resources

• Dedicated Medical Assistant and Scheduler
• In-house consulting specialists (Cardiology, Podiatry, and more)
• Holistic health services including:
• Acupuncture
• Tai Chi
• Yoga
• Nutrition services
• Complimentary door-to-door patient transportation


Benefits Package

• 33 Days Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental benefits available for provider and family
• 401(k) with 5.5% employer match
• CME: $3,500 annual allowance + 1 week paid CME time

Requirements

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine
• Active, unrestricted medical license
• Active DEA license
• 2+ years of outpatient primary care experience preferred


Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Salary Description
$300,000