Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information Document

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Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Feb. 28, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name PDI INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0001054102    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2013    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   15,366,061  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 25,738,854