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Birth Doula – Casual, ST Health Harrisburg

  • HarrisburgPA
  • Casual
  • Hybrid
  • Rotating

PostedFebruary 23, 2026

Pay$20.45–$30.68 / hr

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About this role

Join our team of Life Changers!

ST Health is hiring a limited casual Birth Doula to support the Harrisburg Birth Circle Doula team/office in Harrisburg. Apply today!

Shift/Hours: 

  • Meeting with clients during daylight or early evening hours Monday through Friday (between the hours of 7:00am – 7:00pm).
  • The schedule rotates between daylight and night shift hours
  • Doulas are on-call for a minimum of 4 shifts per month; these will be scheduled 7:00am – 7:00pm or 7:00pm – 7:00am any day of the week
  • Weekends are required when on call, a minimum of 2 holidays per year are also required
  • There are weekly team huddles, and two monthly meetings that are required for all team members to attend. 

Travel: Travel will be required locally among OB practices, less than 10 miles.

About the Role:
Our work takes place both inpatient and outpatient supporting patients throughout their entire pregnancy (prenatally, at delivery, and postpartum). Birth Doulas will work in the outpatient setting to provide prenatal and postpartum support to around 10-15 assigned clients. They will also be on-call on a rotating basis to support patients during labor and delivery at ST Health Harrisburg. You will provide compassionate doula support to pregnant individuals by attending births in hospitals or birth centers and offering continuous physical, emotional, and informational care throughout labor and delivery. You will also conduct postpartum visits for patients during their hospital stay as needed. You must maintain consistent communication with community doulas and participate in the on-call rotation following attended births. Collaborating closely with the doula team and program staff, you will coordinate on-call schedules, participate in monthly staff meetings, and engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education. The teams are very supportive of each other and look out for each other’s well-being. We have great mentors for members of the team helping them grow in both their doula and professional skills.


Responsibilities:

  • Commit to a minimum of four scheduled 12-hour on-call shifts per month. Provide continuous doula support in alignment with DONA international Standards of practice and Code of Ethics. Review each attended birth with the Supervisor, Lead Doula, or assigned Community Doula according to Birth Circle protocol. When a client is not assigned prior to birth, complete the review with the designated follow-up doula. Participate in individual case-management meetings with the lead Doula as needed to ensure timely and accurate documentation.
  • Follow established protocols for after-hours and weekend calls, coordinating with the on-call supervisor, answering service, and community doula for clients whose births you will attend. Complete the initial postpartum visit before the patient is discharged. Provide informed breastfeeding support and refer clients to lactation services when appropriate. Document all patient interactions in the electronic health record within 24 hours
  • Submit timesheets according to schedule. maintain strict patient confidentially and ensure all records comply with HIPAA standards. Attend required meetings and trainings, including monthly Birth Doula meetings and new doula orientation. Check ST Health email regularly for updates, on-call changes, and staff communication. 
  • *Perform duties in alignment with system-wide competencies and behaviors. 
  • *Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned. 
  • High school diploma or GED required.
    •  BA or BS preferred. 
  • ST Health approved Doula training within 6 months of hire. 
  • Position requires high degree of planning, flexibility, organization, listening, motivating, and community networking. 
  • Experience working in the community, especially with women and families preferred. 
  • Multiple languages preferred.
  • Previous doula training/experience is preferred.
    • Direct patient care experience can also be beneficial

      Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • ST Health approved Doula training or Postpartum Doula preferred
  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting
  • Act 33
  • Act 34
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance


ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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$20.45–$30.68 / hr

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# Birth Doula - Casual, ST Health Harrisburg

- Location: Harrisburg, PA (Hybrid)
- Employment type: Casual
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Pinnacle Medical Services - Specialty
- Pay: $20.45–$30.68 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-23T14:31:17.467Z

## Description

Join our team of Life Changers!

ST Health is hiring a **limited casual Birth Doula** to support the **Harrisburg Birth Circle Doula** team/office in **Harrisburg**. Apply today!
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Rotating

  • Hours

    Casual

  • Workplace

    Hybrid

Where you’ll work

Harrisburg, PA

Pennsylvania's capital on the Susquehanna — river trails, a revitalized downtown, and our Harrisburg campus and regional labs, the diagnostic engine for the whole eastern network.

About working in Harrisburg
  • Pepper Health Harrisburg
  • Regional Laboratory Campus
  • Riverfront Primary Care

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Sam T., Patient Care Technician

I came in as a PCT with zero healthcare experience. Two years later Pepper is paying for my nursing degree while I work the schedule school needs.

Sam T.Patient Care Technician · RN student on tuition support

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. Patient Care Tech

  2. Senior PCT / Unit Secretary

  3. PCT III — precepting new hires

  4. Nursing school on tuition support

  5. Graduate nurse at Pepper

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

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What happens after you apply

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  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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