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Esperanza Health Center • Philadelphia, PA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Practice Medicine with Purpose - Join Esperanza as a Family or Med / Peds Physician

Are you a board-certified physician looking to provide excellent primary care in a faith-based, community health setting? Esperanza Health Center is seeking a Family Medicine or Med / Peds Physician to join our team in North Philadelphia. You'll care for a vibrant, predominantly Latino patient population while working alongside a collaborative team of clinicians committed to compassionate, Christ-centered healthcare. This is a rewarding opportunity to integrate your medical skills with spiritual service and make a lasting impact in an underserved community.

Position Title : Family Medicine or Med / Peds Physician

Department : Clinical Services

Reports To : Medical Director

Employment Type : Full-Time, Exempt

Location : Esperanza Health Center - North Philadelphia

Loan Repayment Eligibility : National Health Service Corps, Pennsylvania Loan Repayment Program, or Project MedSend

Language Requirement : Spanish proficiency preferred; willingness to learn required

Position Summary

The Physician provides high-quality, Christ-centered primary care to patients of all ages in a community health setting. This includes managing acute and chronic medical conditions, collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams, mentoring students and mid-level providers, and supporting Esperanza's spiritual mission. Physicians must be committed to biblical ethics in medical practice and care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Clinical Excellence & Workflow
  • Arrive to shifts and meetings on time and prepared
  • Complete clinical documentation within 24 hours of patient visits
  • Maintain current licensure, DEA registration, and CME credits
  • Manage patient panels and meet personal volume targets
  • Respond promptly to urgent patient calls and messages

Team-Based Care

  • Lead and participate in team huddles
  • Delegate responsibilities to medical assistants and support staff effectively
  • Ensure timely follow-up for chronic conditions, abnormal labs, and no-shows
  • Coordinate care for walk-ins and unscheduled patients
  • Encourage efficiency and minimize patient wait times
  • Model positive, respectful communication with all team members
  • Chart and complete referrals in real time when possible
  • Clinical Judgment

  • Deliver appropriate care based on established clinical guidelines
  • Practice cost-effective, evidence-based medicine
  • Perform and document procedures accurately and safely
  • Maintain up-to-date problem and medication lists
  • Follow up on all high-risk labs and referrals
  • Avoid prescribing or referring for elective pregnancy terminations; follow a biblical ethic on reproductive health
  • Holistic & Spiritual Care

  • Screen for psychological and social needs and refer appropriately
  • Provide spiritual care, including prayer, Scripture, and gospel-centered encouragement when welcomed by the patient
  • Respect boundaries and avoid coercive spiritual conversations
  • Serve all patients with humility, love, and self-control, regardless of faith background
  • Interpersonal & Leadership Responsibilities

  • Resolve conflicts directly and respectfully
  • Maintain a positive presence and contribute to team morale
  • Precept and mentor medical learners and support team members
  • Provide supervision for NPs and PAs as needed
  • Participate in daily staff devotions and contribute to Esperanza's spiritual culture
  • Be actively involved in a Bible-teaching church
  • Suggest and support continuous quality and process improvement
  • Additional Requirements

  • Use administrative time efficiently
  • Collaborate on educational and promotional initiatives (optional)
  • Assist with grant, fundraising, and outreach efforts (optional)
  • Qualifications

  • Board-certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine / Pediatrics
  • Spanish proficiency or strong willingness to learn
  • Experience working in underserved communities preferred
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Commitment to integrating Christian faith into patient care
  • Must be eligible for and maintain necessary credentials for licensure and hospital privileges
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

    All Esperanza Health Center employees, contractors, and volunteers working on-site are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Valid medical or religious exemption requests will be reviewed; start dates may be delayed pending compliance.

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