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Doctors First
Silver Spring, Maryland

Physician Assistant-Certified

Physician AssistantNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110K - $140K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Join the Team of Happy Physician Assistants at First Medical Associates!

Are you a talented Physician Assistant (PA-C) looking for an exciting opportunity in a tech-forward, multi-location Primary Care Group? Your search ends here! First Medical Associates is dedicated to creating a thriving environment where compassionate providers like you can achieve the perfect work/life balance and enjoy competitive compensation.

About Us

First Medical Associates operates state-of-the-art, multicultural clinics in desirable urban communities, offering an exceptional quality of life for both professionals and young families. We're committed to enhancing your workspace and job satisfaction.

Why Join Us

  • Physician-designed offices with user-friendly EMR (Athena).
  • Benefit from a 1:1 MD to ancillary staff ratio.
  • Access cutting-edge technology, including AI-driven Scribe service, Real-Time Dictation, one-touch PDMP, and CRISP data integration.
  • Enjoy private practice-level independent medical decision-making with no workplace politics.

We Offer

  • Excellent Compensation.
  • Full-Time Position.
  • Robust Telehealth Platform.
  • No Procedures Required.
  • ZERO call, 100% outpatient (No Nursing Home or Hospital Call).
  • Generous Paid Time Off.
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
  • CME Allowance.
  • A++ Malpractice Insurance and Tail Paid from day 1!
  • Cap of max 21 patients /day

Requirements for Physician Assistant

  • PA-C Certification.

Medical Specialties for Physician Assistant

  • Family Medicine.
  • General Practice.
  • Primary Care.

Schedule: * 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday (No nights, No weekends).

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary ($110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year).
  • 401(k) with matching.
  • Comprehensive Dental, Vision, and Health Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Employee Discounts.
  • Company Paid Life Insurance.
  • Company Paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Professional Development Assistance.

Healthcare Setting

  • Medical Office.
  • Outpatient.

Join First Medical Associates and become a vital part of a team committed to providing compassionate healthcare while ensuring your job satisfaction and well-being.

Sincerely,

The First Medical Associates Team

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Schedule: * 8-hour shift

  • Monday to Friday (No nights, No weekends)

License/Certification

  • PA-C Certification (Required)

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate primary care to patients in a tech-forward outpatient setting. Manage a daily patient load of up to 21 individuals using AI-driven scribe services and real-time dictation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PA-C certification. Experience or specialization in Family Medicine, General Practice, or Primary Care is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient CareAthena EMROutpatient Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant-Certified at DOCTORS FIRST a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 804 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Doctors First holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 3 active listings.

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 82% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k 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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
21%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Family Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 804 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Silver Spring

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k≈ 4.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,962/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
34 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.

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with matching
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance