Family Medicine Physician
About the job
- Graduation from an accredited medical school is required.
- Possession of a current license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania is required.
- The physician must meet and maintain credentialing and privileging criteria outlined in the credentialing and privileging policy.
- Provide professional medical services to the patient population of Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc.
- Provide primary care to underserved communities and participate as residency faculty in the Family Medicine Residency Training Program.
- Care for patients with awareness of barriers related to residence, health, age, personal characteristics, communication ability, chronic illnesses and comorbidities, emergency-room utilization, developmental status, or financial status.
- Complete documentation of patient visits in patient charts.
- Perform administrative reporting activities as assigned by management.
- Board certification in the specialty is preferred.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is preferred.
- Experience treating substance use disorder is preferred.
- Interest in precepting medical students and residents is preferred.
- At least one year of experience as a practicing physician in a primary health care setting is preferred.
About the company
Delaware Valley Community Health (DVCH) runs eight Federally Qualified Health Centers in Southeastern Pennsylvania, providing primary medical care, dental services, and behavioral health for patients regardless of their ability to pay. Its model centers on community-based clinics that offer sliding-fee-scale access and integrated care, so people can get medical needs met at convenient locations. DVCH differentiates itself by acting as a long-time safety-net provider focused on Latino and African-American communities, with a network that includes Fairmount Primary Care, its satellites, Maria de los Santos centers, Norristown Regional Health Center, and Parkview Health Center, serving diverse neighborhoods with a comprehensive suite of services. The goal is to deliver high quality, accessible health care to underserved populations in the region and improve overall community health outcomes.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded
1969
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DVCH opened residency training facilities after a $7.3 million renovation in 2025.
- New patient-photo and safety initiatives improve retention and operational quality in 2026.
- Teaching-health-center status strengthens physician recruiting for underserved Philadelphia neighborhoods.
What critics are saying
- Medicaid reimbursement pressure threatens margins across nine safety-net sites in 2026.
- The September 2025 Murphy lawsuit signals clinical liability exposure and legal distraction.
- CEO succession from Scott McNeal to Brenda Robles Cooke risks execution during expansion.
What makes Delaware Valley Community Health unique
- DVCH became Philadelphia’s first Teaching Health Center in 2025.
- DVCH operates nine Southeastern Pennsylvania FQHC sites serving medical, dental, and behavioral health.
- DVCH launched a Family Medicine Residency with 4-4-4 ACGME accreditation.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Vacation
- Generous Paid Time Off