Palliative Care Physician

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Job Title: Palliative Care Physician

Location: York, PA

Employment Type: Full Time (1.0 FTE)

What you can expect at your practice

• Established palliative care program that is part of a larger system-wide Palliative Medicine team.
• Fully consultative practice with no admitting or discharging responsibilities.
• Approximately 75% inpatient and 25% outpatient care with flexibility based on physician interests and program needs.
• Growing and increasingly complex medical environment with expanding ICU services in York.
• Five dedicated Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) supporting the York program.
• Collaborative team-based model with cross coverage support and dedicated Nurse Coordinator assistance.
• Utilization of Epic EMR with ambient AI documentation technology (Art for Chart).
• Work alongside and mentor Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residents.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible scheduling and strong work-life balance.
• Robust APP and nursing support infrastructure.
• Collaborative interdisciplinary culture.
• Expanding healthcare market with increasing clinical complexity.
• Meaningful work improving quality of life for patients and families.

First in Class Benefits

• Parental Leave up to 4 weeks
• Six weeks STO, plus 6 standard holidays
• Competitive compensation and incentive plan
• $5,500 CME allowance

What Sets Us Apart

• Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recently recognized WellSpan as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025 – a distinction WellSpan has been honored with for the third year in a row!
• WellSpan Health has once again been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ organization for its efforts to promote the wellbeing of its team members through targeted initiatives and programs that reduce burnout and stressors in the workplace
• WellSpan Well-being : We focus on promoting overall health and wellness. Our initiatives and activities provide resources and support to help individuals improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Discover Your Dream Location:

York, PA

• Affordable and convenient location near the Maryland/ Pennsylvania line– Hanover offers a low cost of living with easy access to major cities like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., making it ideal for commuters and families.
• Outdoor recreation and community events – Residents enjoy scenic parks, the Heritage Rail Trail for biking and hiking, and seasonal festivals like the York Fair, America’s oldest fair.

Confidentially Connect with Our Recruiter:

Name: Stew Sampsel

Email: ssampsel@wellspan.org

Website: www.joinwellspan.org

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required or
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required

Licenses

• Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or
• Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training

• Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice or Internal Medicine or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice or Internal Medicine. Upon Hire Required and
• Hospice and Palliative Care Certification through the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or if a DO, through the Osteopathic Board process. Upon Hire Required and
• Completion of a Family Practice or Internal Medicine residency. Upon Hire Required and
• Must qualify and be a member of the Medical Staff of the Hospital. Upon Hire Required and
• Harvard Palliative Care Training. Upon Hire Required and
• Proof of Added Competency in Palliative Care (e.g., Decisions Near the End of Life Faculty, EPEC faculty, CMEs related to Palliative Care/End of Life Care, other). Upon Hire Required
• Minimum of 15 CME/1 year in Palliative Care. Upon Hire Required