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Posted 13 August, 2026

Per Diem Physician - Post Acute & Senior Care Services (Cumberland)

UPMC Central PA
Mechanicsburg, PA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is on the lookout for Per Diem physicians specializing in adult and senior care to enhance our expanding post-acute care team in the Cumberland area. This role is vital in delivering exceptional and compassionate care to our elderly patients. The post-acute care team operates across various skilled nursing facilities throughout the county.


We encourage applications from primary care physicians, hospitalists, and those with geriatric training.


Position Overview:

  • Delivers direct patient care across a range of facilities, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, personal care/assisted living, independent living, and clinics.
  • Engages with facility leadership, hospital discharge teams, care management, and other specialties to ensure high-quality care aligned with shared objectives.
  • Post-acute care encompasses various healthcare fields, from general primary care and internal medicine to geriatrics and acute rehabilitation services. Our clinicians collaborate with multiple specialists, enhancing their knowledge and skill sets.
  • Works alongside and supervises Advanced Practice Providers.
  • Utilizes EPIC EMR, online diagnostics, including PACS imaging and lab results.
  • Conducts clinical rounds Monday through Friday, with appealing daily schedules and flexible models. Overnight and weekend on-call duties are limited to phone coverage, shared equitably among partners and APPs, with favorable ratios.

We proudly provide our providers with:

  • Comprehensive onboarding programs, training, and ongoing support to ensure the success of new providers.
  • A supportive environment with peer and leadership backing, an open-door policy, and a collaborative team approach.
  • Tuition discounts at a prominent university for physicians and their immediate family members.
  • Competitive compensation packages.
  • Job stability as we continue to grow!

Professional Qualifications:

  • Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine.
  • A team player capable of delivering personalized patient care and demonstrating positive clinical outcomes.
  • A strong commitment to providing high-quality and compassionate care to patients.
  • Eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania.

About Our Organization:

We are a nationally recognized leader in delivering high-quality, patient-centered healthcare services in central Pennsylvania and its surrounding rural areas. Our not-for-profit system serves over 1.2 million residents annually, offering life-saving emergency care, essential primary care, and advanced diagnostic services. Our health system comprises seven acute care hospitals with 1,161 licensed beds, more than 160 outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities, over 2,900 physicians and allied health professionals, and approximately 11,000 employees. We serve as a healthcare hub for Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams, and parts of Snyder counties.


Our organization has been recognized as one of the ‘150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare‘ for 2022 by a leading healthcare publication. To be included on this list, organizations must demonstrate initiatives and a commitment to promoting diversity within the workforce, employee engagement, and professional development.


We are dedicated community partners, investing generously to support our neighbors, enhancing access to care, improving health and quality of life, and advancing medical knowledge.


About Our Community:

South central Pennsylvania offers a wealth of opportunities: vibrant city life, peaceful rural settings, and family-friendly suburban communities. Enjoy an excellent work-life balance with convenient commutes. In addition to fantastic dining options, the area boasts a variety of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment. We are located near historically significant sites such as Gettysburg and the world-renowned Hershey Park and Hershey’s Chocolate World.


The region features top-rated public schools, prestigious private institutions, and some of Pennsylvania's leading colleges and universities. Local school districts consistently rank in the top 20% statewide. With affordable housing and a composite cost of living index of 99.7, compared to 126.5 in Philadelphia, it’s an ideal place to build a career and raise a family.


Recognized by Forbes.com as one of ‘America’s Most Livable Cities’ and ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s ‘Best Cities to Live,’ we are conveniently located within a two to three-hour drive from major cities such as New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.