Palliative Care Physician

Palliative Care Physician

Supported. Rewarded. Investing in You.

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.

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