About the role
Description
Why Choose The Wright Center for Community Health?
At The Wright Center, you'll find a career that combines exceptional patient care, academic medicine, and a genuine commitment to improving the health of underserved communities. As a physician faculty member, you'll care for patients with complex medical needs, teach and mentor resident physicians and medical students, and work alongside colleagues who value collaboration, innovation, and health access for all.
You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients in a welcoming, medium-sized community while practicing evidence-based, team-based medicine in an innovative academic environment. Every day, you'll help reduce barriers to care, improve health outcomes, and make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families who need it most.
The Wright Center is a nationally recognized, nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Graduate Medical Education Safety-Net Consortium serving Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our integrated model of care brings together outstanding clinical care, physician education, and community service to improve access to high-quality healthcare for all.
Why you'll love it here:
Mission-Driven Impact:
Work in a dynamic, safety-net setting where your expertise directly bridges healthcare gaps and changes lives.
The Lifestyle:
Enjoy a comparatively low cost of living, excellent public and private schools, and family-friendly neighborhoods.
Outdoor Adventures:
Nestled near the beautiful Pocono Mountains, you will have immediate access to four-season recreation - from hiking the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail to skiing, boating, biking, and more.
Big City Access, Small Town Charm:
Experience the warmth of a tight-knit community while being just a two-hour drive from the endless cultural amenities of New York City and Philadelphia.
Perks of the Purpose:
As a non-profit enterprise, our physicians often qualify for loan forgiveness programs such as NHSC, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, and enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive generous benefits
About the role:
The Wright Center for Community Health, and its affiliated entity, The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, is seeking a Board-Certified Geriatrician to join our dynamic team in Northeastern Pennsylvania. This is a unique opportunity to provide high-quality, compassionate care within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting while also contributing to the next generation of geriatric care providers. TWC is proud to be a part of an "Age-Friendly Health System" recognized by UCLA Health and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Additionally, TWC is a partner in the Age Friendly Lackawanna Collaborative sponsored by the Moses Taylor Foundation and the United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike counties.
Serve as a core member of our interdisciplinary clinical team within a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model.
Provide comprehensive care to our aging population in a community-focused environment.
Play a key role in our ACGME-accredited Geriatric Fellowship Program as core faculty, with potential for an educational leadership role based on experience and credentials.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage offered on day one
Significant employer contribution to medical plan
100% paid dental and vision coverage
Up to 4 weeks PTO
Up to 5 days of CME
Up to 11 paid holidays per fiscal year
8% employer contribution to 403b retirement plan after one year of service
Plus more!
The Wright Center offers a competitive salary, with sign-on bonus, relocation bonus, additional stipend if eligible for GME program leadership role and loan repayment opportunities via NHSC,
Requirements
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 State of Pennsylvania
Current BLS, ACLS
Valid driver’s license
Experience with electronic health records