Pediatrician
Delaware Valley Community Health·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Delaware Valley Community Health·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This position is responsible for rendering professional medical services to the patient population, providing care with special awareness for vulnerable populations facing various barriers to care. The role also requires complete documentation of patient visits and administrative reporting as assigned by management.
Description Pediatrician Philadelphia, PA Mon-Fri Full-time or part-time available
For over 55 years, Delaware Valley Community Health has been driven by our mission to serve the underserved population of Greater Philadelphia. We feel there is no greater cause than helping those in need, and we welcome all who share in our beliefs to consider joining us. At DVCH, there’s a lot of humanity in our workplace. We support each other in a friendly, dynamic, and diverse environment and treat each other like family. The work is often challenging but it’s always rewarding. We are committed to giving our people every opportunity to succeed. We believe that investing in our employees is the right thing to do by providing quality benefits and continuous learning opportunities to enhance the professional and personal lives of our team members. If you are eager to realize your true potential while helping those in need, we invite you to explore a career with purpose, and join our family at Delaware Valley Community Health.
As a member of the primary health care team, this position is responsible for rendering professional medical services to the patient population of Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc. This position provides care to patients with special awareness of vulnerable populations treated in the health centers that may face barriers to care due to residence, health, age, personal characteristics, ability to communicate, chronic illnesses and comorbidities, high ER utilization, developmental status or financial status. The position is also accountable for the complete documentation of patient visits in the patient chart as well as administrative reporting activities as assigned by management.
DVCH is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer. For more information about DVCH and its services, visit us online at www.dvch.org
Graduation from an accredited medical school is required. Possession of a current license to practice medicine in the state of Pennsylvania is required. Board certification in specialty is preferred. A minimum of one year experience as a practicing physician in primary health care setting is preferred. Meets and maintains credentialing and privileging criteria as outlined in the credentialing and privileging policy. Must be able to present a positive, enthusiastic and tolerant demeanor while directly working with patients.
Market context
Pediatrician openings in Pennsylvania are typically driven by ongoing demand for primary and specialty care for children, especially in outpatient and community settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for ABP Board Certification, an unrestricted Pennsylvania license or the ability to obtain one, and strong communication skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and prepare examples of patient-family communication before applying.
