Tracking Code: 206994

Palliative Care Consulting Physician

Location: WellSpan Health, York, PA
Schedule: Full Time

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 US
  • Candidates with fellowship training in Hospice & Palliative Care are preferred
  • Monday - Friday schedule will consist of four (4) 10-hour days
  • No Weekends and No Call
  • Large referral base of WMG primary care and specialty providers
  • Team 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 Bonus
  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Five weeks of vacation
  • Full relocation

About the Community:

  • Abundant outdoor activities include golf, fishing & hiking the nearby Appalachian Trail
  • Cultural offerings including York Symphony, theater & a vibrant arts community
  • Baltimore metro area is nearby and an easy commute
  • York 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
manderson19@wellspan.org or cell phone at 717-825-9512

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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

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 careers@wellspan.org. 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.

Marcia Anderson
Marcia Anderson
Recruiter

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Employment Benefits

  • Sign-on incentives for new employees
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life and accidental death insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • PTO bridging
  • Short-term disability
  • Educational assistance
  • Forgivable loan
  • Flexible spending
  • Credit union
  • Employee recreational activities
  • Childcare
  • Complimentary medicine discounts
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WellSpan Health recognizes and honors the diversity of our team members, patients and neighbors, and we embrace all the human characteristics that make us similar and unique. We strive to make every person feel welcomed, respected and valued by creating a safe and inclusive environment to which we all feel a sense of belonging. We are equally committed to ensuring all team members have the opportunity to excel and are positioned for success through equitable policies, practices and resources.

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected characteristic. WellSpan Health does, however, have a tobacco-free/nicotine-free hiring policy.

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Quality of Life

Founded in 1741, the city of York is considered by many as the first capital of the United States. The Articles of Confederation were signed by the Second Continental Congress here in 1777. Its beautifully restored historic district is an architectural treasure. While York retains its farming and manufacturing heritage, at its heart York is a thriving cultural community that has attracted creative talent and innovative entrepreneurial investors from across the nation.

Life in York County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, semi-professional baseball team, fine dining and more — within an easy drive of major East Coast cities.

York County residents can find local employment in healthcare, manufacturing, technology, agricultural and service sectors. (Patient population: 445,000)

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