Nocturnist Hospitalist NP / PA
Listed compensation
Base salary: $126K–$155K
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Baltimore, MD
- Facility Name: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
- Schedule: Full-Time
- Base salary: $125,500-$155,000 per year
- CME allowance
- Malpractice coverage with tail
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
- Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- How you’ll make an impact in this role
- This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
- Join an established team of 13 physicians and 8 APPs
- Schedule: 7pm-7am
- Call structure: None
- Practice setting: Inpatient
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- NCCPA, AANPCM, or ANCC Board Certification
- Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
Deliver comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care under physician supervision to manage both acute and chronic health conditions effectively.
Conduct detailed health assessments, gather complete patient histories, and interpret diagnostic tests to guide precise, evidence-based treatment plans.
Previous critical care experience is a plus!
About the Facility
- 251-bed hospital
- Serving a population of approximately 738,000
- Integrated referral network
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
- Why Advanced Practice Providers Choose Ascension
- Supportive, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Physician Assistant credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education
Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.
Work Experience
1 year of experience preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud Prevention Notice
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To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process.
Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify Statement
Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care under physician supervision to manage acute and chronic health conditions. Conduct detailed health assessments, gather patient histories, and interpret diagnostic tests to guide evidence-based treatment plans.
Requirements
Requires a graduate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and board certification (NCCPA, AANPCM, or ANCC). Candidates must be eligible for Maryland state medical licensure and DEA registration, with BLS certification required within 30 days.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 55% have no call, 33% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 20.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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