Physician Assistant
Listed compensation
$100K - $130K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Physician Assistant – Sleep Medicine
Location: Chevy Chase, MD
Employment Type: Full-Time
Join Forward Health at the Center for Sleep and Wake Disorders!
At Forward Health, we’re committed to advancing sleep health through compassionate care, cutting-edge diagnostics, and evidence-based treatments. Our mission is simple: improve lives by improving sleep. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a Physician Assistant who shares our dedication to patient-centered care and clinical excellence.
About the Role
As a full-time Physician Assistant specializing in sleep medicine, you’ll play a vital role in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing sleep disorders. Working closely with physicians, sleep technologists, and a supportive care team, you’ll help patients achieve better sleep and overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical histories and physical exams.
- Interpret sleep studies, including polysomnography and home sleep apnea tests.
- Collaborate with physicians to develop accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.
- Manage medications, educate patients on sleep hygiene, and oversee ongoing care.
- Coordinate follow-up visits, adjust treatments, and ensure thorough documentation.
- Advocate for patients by providing empathetic, high-quality care throughout their treatment journey.
Qualifications
- Current Physician Assistant license in MD, VA, and DC.
- Experience in sleep medicine is preferred but not required.
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Commitment to patient-first healthcare and teamwork.
Why Forward Health?
- Competitive compensation.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Collaborative, supportive work environment.
- Be part of an innovative team shaping the future of sleep medicine.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us transform sleep health for our patients!
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Sleep Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 74% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
In Maryland, the Physician Assistant weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$138k (140 salary observations; 387 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (5,054 salary observations; 24,784 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Forward Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 23 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Forward Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,545 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Living in Chevy Chase
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.12M≈ 11.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,714/mo≈ 33% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 108.9
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.