Geriatric Faculty Physician – The Wright Center for Community Health & GME
The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education are seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Geriatric Medicine Physicians for full-time Faculty positions in Scranton, PA. This unique role blends direct patient care with teaching and precepting within our ACGME-accredited Geriatric Fellowship Program—shaping the next generation of compassionate, community-minded clinicians.
Why Join The Wright Center?
- Mission-Driven Work: Serve vulnerable, underserved, and medically complex populations at a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (FQLA) that integrates primary care, mental health, addiction services, HIV care, and more—all under one roof.
- Educator & Mentor Role: Share your expertise while guiding future geriatricians and engaging in an innovative, safety-net-focused Graduate Medical Education model.
- Collaborative Team Environment: Join a passionate, interprofessional team working across a growing network of health centers throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, and Wyoming counties.
Position Highlights
- Weekday schedule (8AM–5PM)
- Balanced mix of patient care and teaching
- Opportunities for professional growth and academic involvement
- Supportive leadership and an organization committed to health equity
Qualifications
- MD/DO Degree
- Graduate Medical Education in an ACGME Accredited Residency Program
- Current certification or possess qualifications acceptable to the Review Committee
- Board Certification in Geriatrics
- DEA Certification
- Valid physician license for the State of Pennsylvania
- Current BLS, ACLS
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience with electronic health records
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary (negotiable, based on experience)
- Loan repayment eligibility
- Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance
- 100% paid dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability
- 403(b) retirement plan with 8% employer contribution (no match required)
- Generous PTO (4 weeks), 11 paid holidays, CME allowance, and malpractice coverage
- J-1 Visa Waiver support available
Discover Life in Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA)
Live well, work with purpose.
Nestled in the heart of the Lackawanna Valley, Scranton and the surrounding NEPA region offer a vibrant, affordable lifestyle. Enjoy:
- Low cost of living and affordable housing
- Excellent public and private schools
- Outdoor adventures year-round—from hiking and skiing to kayaking and scenic rail trails
- Easy access to the Poconos, Philadelphia, and NYC
- Growing arts, dining, and entertainment scene
Join a team that’s redefining how healthcare and medical education serve communities.
Apply today and help us advance health equity—one patient, one learner, one community at a time.