Palliative Care Physician
Direct Jobs, Hershey, PA, United States
Palliative Care Physician
This fixed‑term position is for a board‑certified or board‑eligible Hospice/Palliative Medicine physician. The role focuses on inpatient palliative care consultation at a >600‑bed adult hospital in collaboration with a fully staffed interprofessional team, including spiritual care, social work, and nursing. The physician will also provide service coverage at community hospitals (Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center and Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center), oversee teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, and pursue scholarly interests. Outpatient palliative clinic participation is optional and dependent on the candidate’s interests and skills.
What We’re Offering
Competitive salary and sign‑on bonus
Comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance
Opportunities to teach and supervise residents, students, fellows, and other trainees
Collaborative work within a diverse academic medical center environment
Requirements
Must possess an MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
Board certification or eligibility in Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Ability to obtain a Pennsylvania medical license
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania (Central PA), within the Hershey‑Harrisburg Metro Region. The area offers a mix of suburban and urban settings, cultural activities, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to major cities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives comply with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and executive orders that prohibit discrimination.
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This fixed‑term position is for a board‑certified or board‑eligible Hospice/Palliative Medicine physician. The role focuses on inpatient palliative care consultation at a >600‑bed adult hospital in collaboration with a fully staffed interprofessional team, including spiritual care, social work, and nursing. The physician will also provide service coverage at community hospitals (Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center and Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center), oversee teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, and pursue scholarly interests. Outpatient palliative clinic participation is optional and dependent on the candidate’s interests and skills.
What We’re Offering
Competitive salary and sign‑on bonus
Comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance
Opportunities to teach and supervise residents, students, fellows, and other trainees
Collaborative work within a diverse academic medical center environment
Requirements
Must possess an MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
Board certification or eligibility in Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Ability to obtain a Pennsylvania medical license
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania (Central PA), within the Hershey‑Harrisburg Metro Region. The area offers a mix of suburban and urban settings, cultural activities, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to major cities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives comply with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and executive orders that prohibit discrimination.
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