<p>An established post-acute care program in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is recruiting a full-time Physician to manage patients across skilled nursing and long-term care facilities in the South-Central PA region. The role centers on acute and chronic disease management in a post-acute population, with a strong emphasis on care coordination and reducing preventable hospital readmissions. Compensation is highly competitive, with estimated earnings of $211K–$272K plus uncapped productivity upside, and the schedule is structured to support a sustainable, physician-friendly workload.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Estimated annual earnings of $211,000–$272,000 with uncapped productivity bonus potential</li> <li>Full-time employment with a flexible rounding schedule, typically 4–5 days per week</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>CME allowance and access to professional development resources</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and retirement components included in the program's standard offering)</li> <li>Leadership and career growth pathways within the post-acute program</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Post-acute care delivery across skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and long-term care (LTC) settings in the South-Central Pennsylvania region</li> <li>Clinical focus on managing acute exacerbations and chronic conditions in a post-acute patient population</li> <li>Program-wide emphasis on care coordination protocols designed to reduce hospital readmission rates</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary care teams — physicians work alongside nursing, therapy, social work, and administrative staff in a coordinated model</li> <li>Efficient rounding workflows supported by strong administrative infrastructure, minimizing non-clinical burden on the physician</li> <li>Rounding schedule of approximately 4–5 days per week provides predictability and work-life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility required (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics backgrounds well-suited to this population)</li> <li>Active Pennsylvania medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of acute and chronic conditions in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment</li> <li>Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and outcomes-driven, patient-centered care</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lancaster, Pennsylvania sits in the heart of South-Central PA — a region known for its historic communities, rolling farmland, and genuine small-town character, with easy access to Philadelphia (approximately 70 miles east) and Baltimore (approximately 80 miles south). The area offers a notably lower cost of living compared to major Mid-Atlantic metros, strong public and private school options, and abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and water activities throughout the surrounding countryside. Physicians relocating here consistently cite the quality of life, tight-knit community feel, and regional cultural amenities — including Lancaster's thriving arts and dining scene — as major draws.</p>