Physician Assistant - Primary Care (Professional Blvd)
Listed compensation
$124K - $145K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Meritus Health, located in Hagerstown, MD, is seeking a Full-Time Physician
- Assistant to join our expanding Meritus Medical Group Primary Care team at
- Professional Blvd.
- Balanced primary care panel with acute and chronic disease management
- Collaborative team-based environment
- Opportunities for flexible scheduling
Qualifications
- Certified Physician Assistant
- 1 year of PA experience preferred
- Eligible for Maryland state licensure
- Current DEA Registration and CDS permit
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS (if applicable) per policy
Support & Resources
- Strong administrative and clinical support staff
- Collaborative environment within a multi-specialty group
- Growing academic opportunities with new residency programs
- Connection to a mission-driven, community-focused health system
- Access to modern facilities and expanding primary care services
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, CME allowance, malpractice insurance, and more.
- $124,000 – 145,000/year
About Meritus
Meritus Health is Western MD’s largest health care provider, located in
Washington County. We are one hospital comprised of 327 beds that service West
Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The convenience of many outpatient facilities right next to and connected to the hospital.
- Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) started July 2025
- Level 3 Trauma facility
- Nonprofit Organization
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. Easy access to nearby urban centers like Baltimore and Washington, DC.
Caring for Our Team
We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Shift Differential Pay
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will manage a balanced primary care panel focusing on both acute and chronic disease management. They will work within a collaborative, team-based environment to provide high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Primary Care (Professional Blvd) at Meritus Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care (PA) — ranked against 468 active Primary Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 78% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k 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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