Pays $60-$70/hrPhysician Assistant market median is ~$126k (31 jobs) · Above average in Physician Assistant roles for work-life (5.7/10, vs 3,715 in this profession)

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PrimeCare Medical
Towson, Maryland

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant Above average in Physician Assistant rolesNo weekendsPer Diem
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN night shift NP/PA in correctional health. Shift differentials, flexible availability. Towson, MD.

Join PrimeCare Medical, Inc. as a Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner – PRN Night Shift in Towson, Maryland.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $60 - $70/hour.
  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • Sick and safe leave (MDSSL)
  • Unlimited company-paid CME technology

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • On-site position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers weekends off. Work with PrimeCare Medical, Inc. in Towson, Maryland.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will perform physical examinations, evaluate sick inmates, and provide ongoing care for chronic conditions. They are also responsible for documenting medical entries, ordering diagnostic tests, and initiating treatment in emergency situations.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with at least two years of experience. Applicants must hold a current Maryland medical license, DEA license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSDEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Physical examinationsSuturingAdministering injectionsDrawing blood samplesDiagnostic evaluationPatient counselingChronic disease managementEmergency medical careTime managementMulti-taskingIndependent diagnosisMedical documentationLaboratory test orderingX-ray ordering

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner position at PrimeCare Medical includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Correctional Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Maryland's cost-of-living index is 124.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state — Maryland ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.7/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About PrimeCare Medical

Hospitals and Health Care
Harrisburg, PA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Company-paid liability insurance (including tail coverage)
Sick and safe leave (MDSSL)
Unlimited company-paid CME technology