Physician - Part- Time
Company : wellpath
Location : Frackville, PA, 17932
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference
The Physician is responsible for assessing and treating patients’ physical health including conducting exams and coordinating outside referrals. The role includes oversight of clinical care activities provided by ARNPs, documentation, and after-hours on-call responsibilities. This position performs minor procedures and collaborates with psychiatric and interdisciplinary staff to ensure integrated care. Physicians also educate patients and families, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and tailor treatment plans to the patient's age and development. Travel may be required depending on facility needs, and work is primarily in correctional or clinical settings.
Key Responsibilities
Assess patients’ physical health through examinations and diagnostic procedures
Provide and oversee documentation, outside referrals, consultations, and follow-ups
Offer clinical oversight and support to ARNPs, including care provision and documentation review
Perform minor medical procedures such as sutures, IV placement, and lumbar puncture
Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff and provide education to patients and families
Qualifications & Requirements
EDUCATION
Medical doctorate (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO) from an accredited university
EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years post-residency clinical experience in an outpatient/inpatient setting
Psychiatric experience preferred
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed in the state of employment
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and applicable certifications
Board certified or eligible in internal or family medicine
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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Frequently asked questions
Part-time physicians in Frackville balance quality care with flexible hours, often focusing on thorough assessments and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. This setup allows maintaining high standards while supporting underserved populations with tailored treatment plans.
Wellpath offers part-time physicians access to ongoing training, clinical resources, and diverse patient care experiences, especially in correctional health settings, which fosters professional growth alongside meaningful community impact.
Licensed physicians in Pennsylvania must hold a valid state medical license, DEA certification, and often board certification in family or internal medicine to qualify for part-time clinical roles within correctional or outpatient environments.
Frackville's healthcare demand reflects regional needs for correctional and underserved patient care professionals. Part-time physicians are sought after to fill flexible roles addressing mental and physical health in this community-focused setting.
Part-time physicians in Frackville typically earn between $90,000 to $130,000 annually, influenced by clinical experience and specialty, slightly adjusted for local cost of living and healthcare facility funding levels.
Wellpath’s culture emphasizes employee wellbeing, offering benefits like daily pay options, tuition assistance, and wellness programs tailored for part-time physicians to ensure both professional fulfillment and personal balance.
Daily duties include conducting physical exams, managing minor procedures, coordinating care with nurse practitioners, and collaborating with psychiatric staff to provide comprehensive care in correctional or outpatient settings.
Psychiatric experience enhances your ability to provide integrated care at Wellpath, as many patients require combined physical and mental health services, making this experience a valuable asset for part-time physicians.
Wellpath uniquely focuses on underserved populations with a mission-driven culture, blending clinical autonomy with strong interdisciplinary collaboration, plus benefits that support both professional growth and personal wellbeing.
Absolutely, the role offers flexibility while engaging physicians in meaningful care for vulnerable groups, supplemented by comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment conducive to work-life balance.