Primary Care - Family Medicine
Piedmont · Covington, GA
Posted October 8, 2026
Piedmont Newton · 5126 Hospital Drive Northeast, Covington, GA, US, 30014
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
- Loan Assistance with a 5 year commitment
- Sign on bonus
- 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 state's 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.
Employer
Piedmont
Piedmont Healthcare empowers communities to connect with safe and high-quality care, conveniently, every step of the way. Our promise is to make a positive difference in every life we touch and today we are creating a destination known for the best clinicians and a safe one-of-a-kind experience that always puts patients first. Founded in 1905, we are a private, not-for-profit organization with over 44,000 employees caring for 4 million patients across 1,755 locations and serving communities that comprise 85 percent of Georgia’s population. Piedmont provides safe, convenient and high-quality care across 25 hospitals, 75 Piedmont Urgent Care centers, 25 QuickCare locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations and more than 3,200 Piedmont Clinic members.
In 2019, Forbes listed us as one of the Top10 Employers in Georgia, Piedmont became Great Place to Work-Certified™, which was repeated in 2020. In fiscal year 2019, Piedmont provided $340 million in uncompensated care and community benefit programming to the communities we serve.