The Wright Center for Community Health

Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Physician

The Wright Center for Community Health  •  Scranton, PA (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

The Wright Center is seeking a compassionate, motivated Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (Med-Peds) Physician with a strong interest in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics to join our growing multidisciplinary healthcare team. The ideal candidate is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care across the lifespan and has a passion for supporting children and families experiencing developmental, behavioral, learning, and complex medical needs. This position offers the opportunity to practice primary care with a developmental focus, participate in coordinated developmental evaluations, and collaborate closely with specialists, therapists, educators, and family support services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive primary care to pediatric and adult patients in an outpatient clinic setting.
  • Conduct developmental and behavioral evaluations, including assessment of developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning differences, and neurodevelopmental conditions.
  • Create individualized care plans in partnership with families and interdisciplinary providers.
  • Coordinate referrals and collaborate with speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, social work, and educational services.
  • Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and care coordination programs.
  • Provide ongoing education and support to patients, families, caregivers, and community partners.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
  • Optional involvement in teaching learners (medical students, residents, fellows) depending on interest.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based care pathways.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency program.
  • Board Eligible/Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
  • Demonstrated interest or experience in developmental and behavioral pediatrics (formal fellowship is welcome but not required).
  • Eligible for medical licensure in [State]
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and family-centered care skills.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

  • Commitment to interdisciplinary, team-based care.
  • Experience working with diverse patient populations.
  • Strong organizational and follow-through abilities.
  • Interest in program development, research, advocacy, or community education (optional but encouraged).

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for mentorship, career development, and clinical specialization.
  • Collaborative, mission-driven clinical environment focused on improving developmental outcomes.
  • Support for continuing medical education and professional growth.
The Wright Center for Community Health

About The Wright Center for Community Health

The Wright Center for Community Health Practices in Clarks Summit, Hawley, Scranton, Jermyn, North Pocono and Wilkes-Barre, offer primary health care services for children and adults across Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our practices follow the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, a delivery structure where treatment is coordinated through a patient’s primary care physician to ensure necessary care is received when and where they need it.

Every Wright Center for Community Health location in Luzerne, Lackawanna & Wayne Counties is unique, but at every practice, patients will find innovative, team-based health care aiming to take into account all aspects of physical and mental/behavioral health. Doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and medical support personnel collaborate with patients and their families to develop effective health care plans that work.

Graduate Medical Education features eight residency and fellowship programs in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Regional Family Medicine, National Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Cardiovascular Disease, Gastroenterology and Geriatrics. Our national partners are in Washington, Arizona, Ohio and Washington, D.C

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Jermyn, Pennsylvania
Year Founded
1976
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