Post-Acute Care Physician

American Academy Of Family Physicians; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Post-Acute Care in suburban Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, seeks a MD/DO to join our growing team providing medical care in rehabilitation and long-term care settings. This role offers clinical autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and a collaborative post-acute care environment.

You will work at one (or two max) high-quality long-term care communities, alongside an Advanced Practice Clinician, delivering patient-centered care that improves outcomes for older adults.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or foreign equivalent.
• ACGME-accredited residency.
• BE/BC in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine.
• Ability to obtain Pennsylvania medical license.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care in rehabilitation and long-term care settings.
• Collaborate with Advanced Practice Clinicians within a team-based model.
• Deliver patient-centered care to older adults and post-acute patients.
• Participate in shared call coverage and maintain work-life balance.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Collaborative care

Patient-centered care

Communication

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

ACGME-accredited residency

BE/BC in Geriatrics/Internal Medicine/Family Medicine

Job description

Penn State Health Post-Acute Care is seeking a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Physician to join our growing team providing exceptional care to patients in rehabilitation and long-term care settings. This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician who values clinical autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and a highly collaborative care environment.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive medical care at one, and no more than two, high-quality long-term care communities in suburban Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. You will work alongside a dedicated Penn State Health Advanced Practice Clinician at each site, delivering patient-centered care that improves outcomes and enhances quality of life for older adults and post-acute patients.

Why Join Penn State Health Post-Acute Care?

• Collaborative Team-Based Practice with dedicated Advanced Practice Clinicians

• Patient-Centered Care Model focused on quality, continuity, and outcomes

• Practice Autonomy with the support of an experienced post-acute care team

• Professional Growth Opportunities including leadership, career development, and advancement

• Supportive Work Environment committed to physician well-being and success

Schedule & Call

• Monday through Friday schedule

• No long shifts

• Flexible daily rounding

• No in-house major holiday coverage, rotation of holiday call by phone

• Shared telephone call coverage across the Post-Acute Care team

• Excellent work-life balance with predictable scheduling

Requirements:

• Must possess a MD, DO, or foreign equivalent

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program

• BE/BC Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine

• Ability to obtain a Pennsylvania medical license

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.