General Summary

Provides palliative care professional consultation services for patients and mentors and models palliative care principles for clinical staff. Mentors residents, students, fellows and medical staff in palliative care and provides teaching, as needed.

WellSpan Health is a nationally recognized, integrated health system that serves the communities of south-central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. The organization includes more than 2,000+ employed physicians and advanced practice providers, a regional behavioral health organization, a home care organization, eight respected hospitals, approximately 23,000 employees, and more than 250 patient care locations.

WellSpan is currently seeking a full-time Palliative Care physician. The successful candidate will help staff the clinic and York Hospital.

Position Highlights:

WellSpan York Hospital was recently named a Top 50 Teaching Hospital in the USCandidates with fellowship training in Hospice & Palliative Care are preferred Monday - Friday schedule will consist of four (4) 10-hour daysNo Weekends and No Call Large referral base of WMG primary care and specialty providersTeam of 7 providers Multidisciplinary team strives to avoid hospital admissions during last months of life Excellent support from WMG leadership and an experienced Practice Manager

Our Commitment to You:

Competitive salary and Signing BonusHealth, dental, vision, life, and disability insuranceMedical malpractice insurance with tail coverageFive weeks of vacation Full relocation

About the Community:

Abundant outdoor activities include golf, fishing & hiking the nearby Appalachian TrailCultural offerings including York Symphony, theater & a vibrant arts communityBaltimore metro area is nearby and an easy commuteYork is a family-oriented community, with excellent schools, a low cost of living and low crime rates

For Confidential Consideration Contact:
Marcia Anderson, Physician Recruitment
WellSpan Health
or cell phone at 717-825-9512

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required orDoctor of Medicine (MD) Required

Licenses:

Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required orLicensed 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 andHospice and Palliative Care Certification through the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or if a DO, through the Osteopathic Board process. Upon Hire Required andCompletion of a Family Practice or Internal Medicine residency. Upon Hire Required andMust qualify and be a member of the Medical Staff of the Hospital. Upon Hire Required andHarvard Palliative Care Training. Upon Hire Required andProof 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 RequiredMinimum of 15 CME/1 year in Palliative Care. Upon Hire Required You’re unique and you belong here.

At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email at . We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us.