Internist Job at Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers in Scranton, PA

Internal Medicine Outpatient Faculty – Northeastern PA (Luzerne & Lackawanna Counties)

The Wright Center for Community Health and its affiliated entity, The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, are seeking Full-Time Internal Medicine Outpatient Faculty Physicians to join our mission-driven team in Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties.

This is a unique opportunity to combine patient-centered care with academic leadership, mentoring residents within an innovative, community-focused teaching environment.

What You’ll Do

• Provide 32 hours/week of outpatient care (96 visits)
• Enjoy 8 hours/week of dedicated admin/precepting time
• Participate in an on-call rotation of:
• 1 evening/week
• 1 weekend/month
• 1–2 holidays/year

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.