Palliative Care Physician

WellSpan Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 230,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

STO and holidays

CME allowance

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a Palliative Care Physician in York, PA for a fully consultative, inpatient and outpatient role with no admitting duties. Join a system-wide Palliative Medicine team with strong APP support and a focus on resident education.

The position emphasizes mentorship of Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residents, collaborative care, and utilization of EPIC EMR with ambient AI documentation. Excellent work-life balance is highlighted.

Qualifications

• 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 ABMS or Osteopathic Board process. Upon Hire Required and
• Completion of 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, 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

Responsibilities

• Fully consultative practice with no admitting or discharging responsibilities.
• Work alongside and mentor Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residents.
• 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).
• Flexible 75% inpatient and 25% outpatient care distribution.

Skills

Resident mentorship

Team-based care

Inpatient/outpatient mix

Epic EMR

Ambient AI documentation

Education

MD or DO

Tools

Epic EMR

Ambient AI documentation

Job description

• 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.

Supported. Rewarded. Investing in You.

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.

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