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Meritus Health
United States

Physician Assistant - Urology

Physician AssistantIncludes callNo weekendsFull-time

Listed compensation

$124k-$145k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Location: Meritus Urology – Hagerstown, MD

Full time

Salary $124,000-$145,000

Are you a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant ready to make a meaningful impact in urologic care? Meritus Urology is growing—and we’re seeking a dedicated APP to join our high-performing team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are passionate about delivering expert care, this is the opportunity for you.

About Meritus Urology

At Meritus Urology, we specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions involving the bladder, prostate, and kidneys. Our team provides care for

patients of all ages, addressing:

  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Bladder and kidney stones
  • Cancers of the bladder, kidney, and prostate
  • Enlarged prostate
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Voiding dysfunctions

We’re proud to offer expert care in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

As a Urology APP, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining high-quality care and efficient practice operations. You’ll work closely with our physicians and fellow APPs to deliver comprehensive urologic services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments for a wide range of urological conditions
  • Assist in the operating room (OR) several days per week
  • Participate in scheduled OR block days and contribute to surgical procedures

Provide Care During Standard Clinic Hours

  • 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM or
  • 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
  • Participate in call coverage, which may include in-house rounding during daytime hours

About Us

  • Meritus Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care in our community.
  • Upcoming Medical School and Residency Programs
  • The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine is set to launch in the summer of 2025, offering a promising growth for our organization.

Meritus is also developing new residency programs in the upcoming years with plenty of teaching opportunities

Why Join Meritus Health?

  • Supportive, growth-oriented environment
  • Access to advanced technology and surgical techniques
  • Opportunity to work alongside renowned ENT specialists
  • Competitive compensation and benefit
  • A mission-driven health system with a strong community focus
  • A chance to lead innovative dining experiences in a healthcare setting
  • Supportive team environment and room for professional growth

Why Hagerstown? Discover a myriad of experiences in one of the two fastest-growing counties in Maryland, Washington County, where diversity thrives. Explore the rich history of the crossroads of the Civil War, or embark on outdoor adventures along the Appalachian Trail and numerous national and state parks.

Enjoy cultural attractions such as the Maryland Theater, home of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, and easy access to nearby urban centers like Baltimore and Washington, DC.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off and more.

Caring for Our Team Meritus offers a comprehensive, affordable and team member focused benefits package. Health, dental and vision insurance is offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all team members hired to work at least 16 hours per week and offer multiple plans to best meet your needs.

Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability is offered at no cost to eligible team members. Meritus offers a robust Paid Time Off and eligible team members begin accruing day 1 of employment. Our 401k retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and provides a meaningful employer match. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.

Happy to Help at Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant ready to join a high-performing team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role requires participation in call coverage and adherence to specific clinic hours, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Surgical AssistanceOperating Room ProceduresPatient EvaluationDiagnosisTreatment PlanningClinic OperationsUrinary Tract Infections ManagementStones ManagementCancer CareErectile Dysfunction ManagementVoiding Dysfunctions Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Urology at Meritus Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Urology (PA) — ranked against 61 active Urology (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Urology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 46 active Urology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 67% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

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  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Meritus Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Hagerstown, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability