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Meritus Health
Hagerstown, Maryland

Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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

Patient assessmentTreatment planningSurgical assistancePre-operative careInpatient managementOutpatient managementPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentation

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).

Surgery PA by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.8 / 10 · above average in surgery (pa)ranked against 340 Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$124k–$140kSurgery PA median $128k (middle half $110k–$155k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$126k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery PA listings in Maryland9 active343 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 66% no call · 88% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 41 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 107 postings, 230 closed
New Surgery PA listings113 in the last 30 days96 the 30 days before (+18%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (340 Surgery (PA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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CME allowance
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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 1.7this job 2.8
Better work-life than 60% of Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 340 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Meritus Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Hagerstown, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability coverage
Paid Time Off accruing from day one
401k plan
Education assistance program
Employee assistance program
Shift differential for evening, night, or weekend shifts

Living in Hagerstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$294k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,377/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.2
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.