Physician Assistant - Women's Health

Meritus Health • Hagerstown, MD

2d • $125,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Women's Health Physician Assistant provides comprehensive, evidence-based outpatient care to women across the lifespan. The PA assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic gynecologic conditions; provides preventive and reproductive healthcare services; performs routine examinations and procedures; and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes. The Physician Assistant practices in accordance with Maryland state laws, organizational policies, and established standards of care.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), Physician Assistant Science, or a related field from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Graduation from a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), with applicable training or clinical experience in women's health.
• Current, unrestricted Maryland Physician Assistant license issued by the Maryland Board of Physicians.
• Current national certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration and Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) registration, if prescribing controlled substances.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong communication, clinical assessment, and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain patient confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or clinical training in women's health, gynecology, obstetrics, or a related specialty.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat common women's health conditions.
• Provide routine gynecological care and preventive health services.
• Perform women's health examinations and screenings within the provider's scope of practice.
• Counsel patients on contraception, reproductive health, menstrual concerns, and menopause.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide patient education.
• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with applicable clinical and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time