Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery
Listed compensation
$124k-$140k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Meritus Health, an independent and nationally recognized hospital, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Neurosurgery Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team.
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a talented team of neurosurgeons, practice your subspecialty, and have the flexibility to set your own schedule.
This hospital-employed position promises a high-volume caseload and a supportive environment for professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with neurosurgeons to provide comprehensive care to patients with neurological conditions.
- Conduct patient assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and perform follow-up care.
- Assist in surgeries and procedures, providing pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Manage inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical patients.
- Educate patients and their families about their conditions and treatment options.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of neurosurgical services.
Requirements
- Meet credentialing requirements for Maryland state licensure, clinical privileges, and medical staff membership.
- Hold a current certification as a Physician Assistant (PA) with a focus or experience in neurosurgery.
- Demonstrate excellent clinical, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Exhibit a commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage.
Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Strength Through Diversity
Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.
Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.
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.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 66% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 2.8 / 10 · above average in surgery (pa) | ranked against 340 Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $124k–$140k | Surgery PA median $128k (middle half $110k–$155k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$126k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery PA listings in Maryland | 9 active | 343 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 66% no call · 88% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US physician assistant listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery PA hiring demand | #6 of 6 specialties | postings stay open a median 41 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 107 postings, 230 closed |
| New Surgery PA listings | 113 in the last 30 days | 96 the 30 days before (+18%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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