Per Diem Physician - Post Acute & Senior Care Services (Lititz)

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Per Diem Adult and Senior Care Physician

We are looking for dedicated Per Diem adult and senior care physicians to become part of our expanding post-acute care team in the Lancaster/Lititz area. This role is vital in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our elderly population. Our organization provides services across various skilled nursing facilities throughout the county.

We encourage applications from Primary Care physicians, hospitalists, and those with geriatric training.

Position Overview

The selected candidates will:

• Deliver direct patient care across a range of facilities, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, personal care/assisted living, independent living, and clinics.
• Engage with facility leadership, hospital discharge teams, care management, and other specialties to ensure optimal quality care aligned with shared goals.
• Explore diverse healthcare fields, from general primary care and internal medicine to geriatrics and acute rehabilitation services, enhancing their knowledge and skill sets through collaboration with various specialists.
• Supervise and collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers.
• Utilize EPIC EMR, online diagnostics, including PACS imaging and lab results.
• Participate in clinical rounding Monday through Friday, with appealing daily schedules and flexible models. Overnight and weekend on-call duties consist solely of phone coverage, shared equitably among partners and APPs, with favorable ratios.

What We Offer

We take pride in providing our providers with:

• Comprehensive onboarding programs, training, and ongoing support to ensure success for new team members.
• A supportive environment with peer and leadership backing, an open-door policy, and a collaborative team approach.
• Tuition discounts at the University of Pittsburgh for physicians and their immediate family members.
• Competitive compensation packages.
• Job security as we continue to grow.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess:

• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine.
• A team-oriented mindset with the ability to deliver personalized patient care and demonstrate positive clinical outcomes.
• A commitment to providing high-quality and compassionate care to patients.
• Eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania.

About Our Organization

We are recognized nationally for delivering high-quality, patient-centered healthcare services in central Pennsylvania and surrounding rural areas. Our not-for-profit system serves over 1.2 million residents annually, offering essential emergency care, primary care, and advanced diagnostic services. Our health system comprises seven acute care hospitals with 1,161 licensed beds, more than 160 outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities, over 2,900 physicians and allied health professionals, and approximately 11,000 employees. We serve as a healthcare hub for several counties, including Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams, and parts of Snyder.

We have been recognized as one of the "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare" for 2022 by Becker's Healthcare, highlighting our commitment to diversity, employee engagement, and professional development.

As a dedicated community partner, we invest generously to support our neighbors, enhance accessibility to care, improve health and quality of life, and advance medical knowledge.

About Our Community

South central Pennsylvania offers a blend of urban excitement, rural tranquility, and suburban family life. Enjoy a great work-life balance with convenient commutes. The area boasts excellent dining options, a variety of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment. We are located near historically significant sites like Gettysburg and the renowned Hershey Park and Hershey's Chocolate World.

The region features top-rated public schools, prestigious private institutions, and some of Pennsylvania's leading colleges and universities. Local school districts consistently rank in the top 20% statewide. With an affordable cost of living index of 99.7, compared to 126.5 in Philadelphia, it’s an ideal place to build a career and raise a family.

Ranked among Forbes.com as one of "America's Most Livable Cities" and featured in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Cities to Live," we are conveniently located within a two to three-hour drive from major cities such as New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.