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Hospice of Central
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Physician (PRN- as needed)

Hospice and Palliative MedicineIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job description

Join Hospice of Central PA as a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician – PRN, Weekend Hours in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Hospice of Central PA as a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician – PRN, Weekend Hours.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and palliative care consultations across home, clinic, and inpatient settings. Participate in on-call rotations and weekend/holiday coverage while ensuring compliance with medical policies and regulations.

Requirements

Must be a licensed physician in Pennsylvania and board-certified or eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to work in a team-oriented environment, and a valid driver's license for home visits.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Hospice carePatient consultationCritical thinkingMedical documentationRegulatory compliancePrescribing medicationsInterdisciplinary team collaborationPatient assessmentMedical educationCommunication skillsElectronic health records

Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends