Description

The Wright Centers for Graduate Medical Education and Community Health  one of the nation's largest HRSA-funded Teaching Health Center Safety-Net Consortiums located in northeastern PA, 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).
PA medical license
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).