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Family Medicine Resident - Scranton

CompanyThe Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education
LocationScranton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 27, 2026
About The Company
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
About the Role

Description

THIS POSITION IS FOR NRMP MATCHED CANDIDATES ONLY.


The primary purpose of this position is to participate in clinical training in a specialized area of medicine through various medical rotations, while providing patient care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective.


REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Program Director and will be supervised by Attending Physicians, Faculty and more senior Residents. This position has no direct reports.


DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

While living and demonstrating our Core Values, the Resident or Fellow Physician will:

  • Provide patient care in the learning venues as outlined by TWCGME. Venues may include but are not limited to TWCCH primary care settings, partnering hospitals and FQHCs Participate in outside medical rotations with area physicians
  • Osteopathic resident or fellow will demonstrate practice habits consistent with osteopathic philosophy and manipulative medicine
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate both clinical practices and evolving scientific evidence to improve patient care
  • Apply medical knowledge of concepts and evolving standards of clinical medicine
  • Demonstrate professionalism with a commitment to professional responsibilities and ethical principles
  • Demonstrate an understanding of health care delivery systems to utilize system resources to provide effective, high quality patient care
  • Demonstrate commitment to quality patient care and continuous improvement
  • Handle emergency and crisis situations
  • Act as a student and health care provider
  • Take medical histories, perform physical examinations, order and interprets diagnostic studies and perform some medical procedures
  • Meet performance expectations as outlined by specific training program including PACE Cards
  • Comply with TWCCH organizational policies and those of each training site where training is conducted
  • Follow all ACGME rules and regulations
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Satisfy the ACGME requirements
  • MD or DO
  • Strong organizational skills, computer skills and communication skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Knowledge of medical billing, coding, and knowledge of insurances
Key Skills
Patient CareClinical TrainingMedical RotationsOsteopathic PhilosophyManipulative MedicineCritical EvaluationScientific EvidenceMedical KnowledgeProfessionalismEthical PrinciplesHealth Care Delivery SystemsQuality ImprovementEmergency HandlingMedical HistoriesPhysical ExaminationsDiagnostic Studies
Categories
HealthcareEducation
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The resident will participate in clinical training through various medical rotations while providing compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient care in settings like primary care, partnering hospitals, and FQHCs. Duties include performing medical histories, physical examinations, ordering diagnostics, and adhering to all ACGME rules and organizational policies.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
171
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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