The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC) founded the Pennsylvania Primary Care Career Center to match up primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, and more) with organizations that provide primary care services. We connect candidates to the most compatible opportunities and communities in which to live and work.

Primary Health Network (PHN) in Blair County, PA is a TJC-accredited Federally Qualified Health Center seeking a full-time Family Physician to provide a full range of outpatient comprehensive medical care for our Altoona Community Health Center site. We are looking for an individual who believes in making a difference in their community while working alongside other passionate providers.

At Primary Health Network we strive to assist our patients toward a fuller, healthier lifestyle. PHN accepts all patients regardless of their insurance or financial status and offer the sliding fee scale to all income eligible uninsured or underinsured patients based on annual household income along with a 340b drug pricing program.

Hours and Location

Altoona Community Health Center: 1701 12th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601

Office hours (40 hours) between:

• Monday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
• Tuesday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
• Wednesday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
• Thursday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
• Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

 NO WEEKENDS

Benefits - Full benefit package to include:

• FTCA Malpractice Coverage 
• CME Allowance; Payment of Societal & Membership Dues, License, DEA, etc.
• Medical/Dental/Vision (Employee and Family plans available, eligible immediately upon start)
• Employer Paid Short Term disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays 
• College Savings Plan
• Fitness Center Membership Reimbursement
• ID Shield & Legal Shield
• Volunteer Time Off Program
• Eligibility to apply for state and federal loan repayment programs

Qualifications 

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine.
• Current PA License; and Current DEA License
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records
• Willingness to serve as a collaborating physician for Advance Practice Providers 
• Ability to provide quality, comprehensive, continuity of medical care in a compassionate manner with minimum supervision.

About Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers

The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC) founded the Pennsylvania Primary Care Career Center to match up primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, and more) with organizations that provide primary care services. We connect candidates to the most compatible opportunities and communities in which to live and work.

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