Physician Assistant - Primary Care (Float) $15K Sign-On

Meritus Health•Hagerstown, MD

49d•$124,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Meritus Health is seeking a Family Medicine Float Physician Assistant to support multiple family medicine practices throughout its primary care network. The position includes training at Brook Lane, a behavioral health facility, and providing coverage there as needed. The PA provides comprehensive care to patients across the lifespan, covers planned absences and periods of increased demand, and collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and practice staff. When direct patient care needs are lower, the PA supports inbox management and other clinical administrative responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current or eligible for Maryland Physician Assistant licensure.
Current or eligible for national certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care across the lifespan, including preventive, acute, and chronic care.
Conduct patient assessments and physical examinations; evaluate, diagnose, and treat common medical conditions within the PA scope of practice.
Develop treatment plans, prescribe medications as authorized, and manage chronic conditions.
Provide preventive services, health counseling, and age-appropriate screenings.
Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory and diagnostic test results.
Perform office-based procedures consistent with credentials and demonstrated competency.
Adapt to different clinical teams, workflows, and electronic health record processes across practice locations.
Coordinate referrals and collaborate with physicians, specialists, nurses, and other members of the care team.
Maintain accurate, timely medical documentation and support inbox management when patient care needs are low.
Support patient access, continuity of care, and operational efficiency across the primary care network.
Provide coverage during planned absences and periods of increased demand, including at Brook Lane as needed.