Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgical

Physician AssistantNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$130k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Surgical Physician Assistant - Charles Regional Surgery Center

Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Full-time

About the Company

Founded in 2012, Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is a private practice group of board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons who focus on individualized care of their patients.

We have 18 locations in the DMV area and meet the orthopedic needs of our patients with prompt appointments and caring staff. Specialized physicians delivering personalized orthopedic care.

Our fellowship-trained doctors offer patients top-tier care to ensure they return to optimal health as quickly and efficiently as possible.

With specialties in sports medicine, joint replacement, nerve injuries and microscopy, knee, elbow, and wrist arthroscopy, work-related injuries, and much more, our team of experienced physicians are committed to partnering with patients to treat injuries and conditions in a comprehensive, coordinated manner.

They understand that every patient’s needs are unique, and work alongside you to develop a tailored treatment plan that works best for your lifestyle and that gets you back to a pain-free state efficiently. Comprehensive care that’s conveniently located close to home.

With locations spread across Maryland, Virginia, and D.C., Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine offers our premier services to residents throughout the DMV area. You won’t have to go far to get the quality orthopedic care you need. We also partner with leading local hospitals to ensure coordinated care delivery for treatments that may require surgery or physical therapy.

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About the Surgical Physician Assistant Role

The Physician Assistant (PA) will provide health care services to patients in the surgery center under the direction of a physician.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
  • Administers and orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
  • Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
  • Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
  • Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
  • Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
  • Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
  • Assists physician with emergency treatments and more complex procedures.

Education and Experience

  • Completion of a four-year physician assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training, or;
  • Completion of a two-year accredited physician assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of PA program.
  • State accreditation based on certifying exam.
  • Must hold unrestricted Physician Assistant license in Maryland
  • Continued employment requires 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and passing a recertification examination every six years.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and moving.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
  • Frequent exposure to chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, and patient body fluids.

Employee Benefit Overview

  • Vacation time & Sick time
  • 9 paid major holidays
  • CareFirst medical coverage
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • Voluntary Life and Short-term Disability coverage
  • Tuition assistance for continued education
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Mileage Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will provide healthcare services to patients in a surgery center under physician direction, including performing examinations and developing treatment plans. They will also assist physicians with emergency treatments and complex surgical procedures while managing patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited physician assistant program and hold an unrestricted Maryland license. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting 50 pounds and standing for prolonged periods.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient examinationMedical history takingDiagnostic test orderingInfection managementPatient care planningMedication prescriptionSurgical assistanceClinical documentation

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 46 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 80% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k 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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 318 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in La Plata

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$417k≈ 4.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,547/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 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.

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About Precision Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Medical Practices
Laurel, Maryland
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Vacation time
Sick time
9 paid holidays
Medical coverage (CareFirst)
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Voluntary Life insurance
Short-term disability