Physician Assistant (PA-C)

About the Role

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. This role supports Mercy Care’s commitment to providing accessible healthcare while embracing the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Mercy Care Atlanta is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our:

• Primary Care Clinics: Mercy Care Decatur Street & Mercy Care Chamblee (Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency strongly preferred for the Chamblee Clinic)
• Mobile Health Team
• Street Medicine Team

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current certification as a Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Minimum of three (3) years of Physician Assistant experience; post-graduate clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Georgia Physician Assistant scope of practice.
• Experience with EPIC preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic communication systems.

Benefits

• Day-1 Benefits (PTO accrual, retirement plan and match, health insurance and more!)
• Opportunity to get paid daily through DailyPay
• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Discounts with major vendors: AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, and more
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Lower-cost medical services when visiting facilities within the Trinity Health network

Our Commitment

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.