Post-Acute Care Physician in Lancaster, PA

Are you looking to take back control of your work/life balance with a job that allows you to set your own schedule and work autonomously? Are you passionate about patient care, especially working with geriatric patients? TeamHealth has the perfect opportunity for you. 

TeamHealth is hiring a full-time (Monday through Friday) primary care physician to do rounding in three skilled nursing facilities in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania, area. When you join TeamHealth, you will enjoy autonomy over your practice, a uncapped earning potential, and the opportunity to build a position that matches your ideal lifestyle and career goals.  

Key Responsibilities: * Perform primary care in a post-acute setting for short term and long-term patients * Manage chronic disease, diagnose illnesses and medical conditions, and implement plan of care * Order and interpret lab results * Prescribe and monitor medications * Consult with physicians and coordinate patient care with other healthcare practitioners * Educate patients and their caregivers on coping skills to handle chronic and age-related conditions * Build relationships with your patients, patients' family members, and facility staff to facilitate effective treatment delivery * Promote healthy lifestyle changes

Desired Attributes: * Critical thinking skills * Excellent communication skills * Ability to collaborate with the healthcare team * Strong work ethic * Adaptability and flexibility to address the fluctuations that occur during the aging process and with chronic illness  * Empathy, compassion and ability to connect and engage with your senior patients or residents

Requirements: * 1+ years primary care experience required * Direct post-acute care experience a plus, but not required * Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania license  * Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania DEA with prescriptive authority

Benefits:

Full-time clinicians are eligible for an excellent comprehensive benefits package to include 401(k) plan, health, dental and vision insurance, long and short term disability, FSA, group term life insurance, Flex Time bank, and employee assistance program.

If you are looking to looking for career track that brings great work satisfaction, are passionate about patient care, apply today to be considered for this fantastic role!

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Position Highlights:

• Flexible weekday schedule 
• Excellent comprehensive benefits package
• Uncapped earning potential
• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career
• Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through TeamHealth Institute
• Stability of a respected industry leader
• Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness and referral program

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The city of Lancaster is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This area is rich in history and culture and provides its community with a small-town feel with the energy of a big city. Lancaster is home to wonderful dining scene - whether you are looking for international eats or homegrown and local eateries, you'll find it here! See a show at The Fulton, a historic theatre located in Lancaster. Spend a day seeking outdoor adventure with your family, check out the local shops, and find fun for all in Lancaster!

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