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WellSpan Health hires Physicians across specialties ranging from primary care to hospital medicine, with active sponsorship across multiple visa categories. If you're an international medical graduate navigating licensure, credentialing, and work authorization at the same time, WellSpan has the infrastructure to support that process.
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Palliative Care Physician
York, PA
Per Diem (0.001 FTE)
Why you’ll Love this Opportunity:
- Inpatient consultative palliative care for adult patients
- Daytime-only schedule: 7:30 AM–5:30 PM; Flexible PRN commitment: 4–6 shifts/month (minimum 2)
- No call, no nights, no weekends, and no outpatient responsibilities
- Focus on high-impact, patient-centered care
- Care for seriously ill patients in ICU, oncology, and med-surg units
- Emphasis on goals-of-care conversations and expert symptom management
- Manageable volume: up to 4 new consults and ~7 patient visits per day
Qualifications
- MD or DO; preference for 4+ years of hospice or palliative care experience
- Strong inpatient experience
- Passion for compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care
What Sets Us Apart:
- Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recently recognized WellSpan as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025 – a distinction WellSpan has been honored with for the third year in a row!
- WellSpan Health has once again been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ organization for its efforts to promote the wellbeing of its team members through targeted initiatives and programs that reduce burnout and stressors in the workplace
- WellSpan Well-being: We focus on promoting overall health and wellness. Our initiatives and activities provide resources and support to help individuals improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Confidentially Connect with Our Recruiter:
Elyse Chadderdon
echadderdon@wellspan.org
570-590-1774
www.joinwellspan.org
Minimum Education:
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required or
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required
Licenses:
- Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or
- Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required
Courses and Training:
- Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice or Internal Medicine or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice or Internal Medicine. Upon Hire Required and
- Hospice and Palliative Care Certification through the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or if a DO, through the Osteopathic Board process. Upon Hire Required and
- Completion of a Family Practice or Internal Medicine residency. Upon Hire Required and
- Must qualify and be a member of the Medical Staff of the Hospital. Upon Hire Required and
- Harvard Palliative Care Training. Upon Hire Required and
- Proof of Added Competency in Palliative Care (e.g., Decisions Near the End of Life Faculty, EPEC faculty, CMEs related to Palliative Care/End of Life Care, other). Upon Hire Required
- Minimum of 15 CME/1 year in Palliative Care. Upon Hire Required
Supported. Rewarded. Investing in You.
Palliative Care Physician
York, PA
Per Diem (0.001 FTE)
Why you’ll Love this Opportunity:
- Inpatient consultative palliative care for adult patients
- Daytime-only schedule: 7:30 AM–5:30 PM; Flexible PRN commitment: 4–6 shifts/month (minimum 2)
- No call, no nights, no weekends, and no outpatient responsibilities
- Focus on high-impact, patient-centered care
- Care for seriously ill patients in ICU, oncology, and med-surg units
- Emphasis on goals-of-care conversations and expert symptom management
- Manageable volume: up to 4 new consults and ~7 patient visits per day
Qualifications
- MD or DO; preference for 4+ years of hospice or palliative care experience
- Strong inpatient experience
- Passion for compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care
What Sets Us Apart:
- Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recently recognized WellSpan as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025 – a distinction WellSpan has been honored with for the third year in a row!
- WellSpan Health has once again been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ organization for its efforts to promote the wellbeing of its team members through targeted initiatives and programs that reduce burnout and stressors in the workplace
- WellSpan Well-being: We focus on promoting overall health and wellness. Our initiatives and activities provide resources and support to help individuals improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Confidentially Connect with Our Recruiter:
Elyse Chadderdon
echadderdon@wellspan.org
570-590-1774
www.joinwellspan.org
Minimum Education:
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required or
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required
Licenses:
- Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or
- Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required
Courses and Training:
- Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice or Internal Medicine or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice or Internal Medicine. Upon Hire Required and
- Hospice and Palliative Care Certification through the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or if a DO, through the Osteopathic Board process. Upon Hire Required and
- Completion of a Family Practice or Internal Medicine residency. Upon Hire Required and
- Must qualify and be a member of the Medical Staff of the Hospital. Upon Hire Required and
- Harvard Palliative Care Training. Upon Hire Required and
- Proof of Added Competency in Palliative Care (e.g., Decisions Near the End of Life Faculty, EPEC faculty, CMEs related to Palliative Care/End of Life Care, other). Upon Hire Required
- Minimum of 15 CME/1 year in Palliative Care. Upon Hire Required
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Verify Your Credentials Match State Licensing Requirements
Pennsylvania requires full medical licensure before you can practice, and WellSpan won't extend an offer without it. Confirm your ECFMG certification and USMLE steps are complete before applying, as credentialing delays can push back your start date and complicate visa filing timelines.
Target WellSpan's Harder-to-Fill Specialty Openings
Physicians in high-demand specialties like psychiatry, nephrology, and rural primary care attract more sponsorship flexibility from health systems. WellSpan's footprint across south-central Pennsylvania includes underserved areas, where filling positions is urgent enough to make visa sponsorship a straightforward employer decision.
Ask Recruiters Directly About J-1 Waiver Pathways
If you completed a J-1 residency or fellowship, WellSpan's locations may qualify for Conrad 30 waivers through Pennsylvania's state waiver program. Clarify this with the recruiter early, since J-1 waiver positions often come with a three-year service commitment that needs to align with your offer terms.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Physician Roles at WellSpan
Searching general job boards makes it hard to confirm which roles come with visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters specifically for sponsored Physician positions at health systems like WellSpan, so you're only spending time on opportunities where sponsorship is already on the table.
Negotiate Offer Timing Around H-1B Cap Deadlines
H-1B cap registration opens in March each year, and USCIS typically selects petitions within weeks. If your offer arrives after the lottery closes, you won't be able to start on H-1B status until October at the earliest. Build this into your negotiation and ask WellSpan's HR team about cap-exempt hospital affiliations.
Understand How PERM Affects Your Long-Term Green Card Timeline
WellSpan sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards, but PERM labor certification through DOL can take a year or more before USCIS even receives your immigrant petition. Ask during the offer stage whether the employer initiates PERM proactively, or only after a set period of employment.
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Find Physician at WellSpan Health JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does WellSpan Health sponsor H-1B visas for Physicians?
Yes, WellSpan Health sponsors H-1B visas for Physician roles. As a large regional health system, WellSpan has an established process for working with international medical graduates through the H-1B petition process. Because Physicians are specialty occupation roles requiring a specific degree and licensure, they meet USCIS eligibility criteria for H-1B classification without ambiguity.
How do I apply for Physician jobs at WellSpan Health?
You can browse open Physician positions directly through WellSpan Health's careers portal. To find roles that explicitly include visa sponsorship, Migrate Mate lets you filter WellSpan's Physician openings by visa type so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already confirmed, rather than having to ask about it after the fact.
Which visa types does WellSpan Health commonly use for Physician roles?
WellSpan sponsors Physicians on H-1B, J-1, TN (for Canadian and Mexican nationals), F-1 OPT, and immigrant visa categories including EB-2 and EB-3. J-1 is common for residents and fellows completing training, while H-1B is the standard pathway for employed Physicians. TN is a faster option for qualifying Canadian or Mexican physicians without the lottery exposure.
What qualifications does WellSpan Health expect from Physician applicants?
WellSpan requires board certification or board eligibility in your specialty, an active Pennsylvania medical license, and ECFMG certification for international medical graduates. Most roles also require completion of a U.S.-accredited residency program. Some specialist roles expect fellowship training. Credentialing through WellSpan's medical staff office runs parallel to visa processing, so both tracks need to start early.
How do I plan my timeline when pursuing a sponsored Physician role at WellSpan Health?
Plan for six to twelve months between offer acceptance and your actual start date. Your employer needs to file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before USCIS can receive the H-1B petition, and if you're subject to the annual H-1B cap, your start date is locked to October 1. J-1 waiver cases through Conrad 30 add another layer, since state and federal agency approvals must happen before USCIS filing.
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