Physician Family Practice-Without OB - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Overview

The PA Primary Care Career Center was founded to match up primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, and more) with organizations that provide primary care services. We connect candidates to the most compatible opportunities and communities in which to live and work.

Scranton Primary Health Care Center is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center, located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Our Center has grown over the past 45 years to provide services in internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, a prenatal clinic and social services including an outreach to the area's homeless population along with a dental clinic. Services are provided at our main office at 959 Wyoming Avenue, along with our two satellite offices that were opened in the fall of 2017; Family Medicine Clinic at 425 Alder Street, and Student Health Clinic at Lackawanna College, both in the city of Scranton.

Scranton Primary Health Care Center is seeking a family physician with the passion and desire to deliver excellent primary care to our deserving but underserved population. As a family physician at Scranton health center, you will have the backing of our excellent management team and a dedicated board of community members and leaders. We will give you the autonomy and resources you need to deliver the highest level of care. A team of mid-level clinicians plus clinical and administrative support staff will work with you. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full‑spectrum family medicine care to patients of all ages, including preventive care, chronic disease management, acute care, and health education.

• Perform routine examinations, diagnostic assessments, and treatment planning.

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, behavioral health providers, dental providers, and support staff.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health efforts.

• Provide culturally competent care aligned with the clinic’s mission and values.

• Participate in on‑call rotation as required (if applicable).

• Engage in community outreach or health education activities as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.

• Completion of an ACGME‑accredited Family Medicine residency program.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine.

• Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start).

• Current DEA registration .

• Commitment to serving diverse, underserved, and vulnerable populations.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑based care model.

• Experience in community health, FQHCs, or primary care settings preferred but not required.

• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance‑based incentive program.

• Flexible work hours to support work‑life balance.

• Eligibility for:

  • National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program

  • Pennsylvania State Loan Repayment Program

• Comprehensive benefits package

Why Join Us

• Make a meaningful impact in communities that need it most.

• Work in a supportive, mission‑driven environment.

• Enjoy autonomy in clinical practice with strong team collaboration.

• Build long‑term relationships with patients and families.

• Grow your career while contributing to community health equity.