Physician Assistant II
Listed compensation
$51.03-$91.85/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a PRN / Per Diem Physician Assistant to support our Breast Center Dept.
Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.
As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.
Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will work within the Breast Center practice on all aspects of patient care including evaluation, diagnosis and education. The candidate must be able to work independently in a clinical setting.
Job Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
Provides treatment and patient care under the supervision of physician
Manages Patient Flow Effectively and Efficiently
- Triages patient calls and accurately assesses patient needs. Accurately documents all correspondence with patient
- Communicates effectively and efficiently with patients and their families
- Completes disability paperwork in a manner consistent with office procedures
- Assist in the care and management of inpatients under the supervision of physician
- Patient assessment in ER and for hospital admission
Requirements
- Must have completed a certified Physician Assistant program
- License Requirements: Maryland PA License
- Certification Requirements: NCCPA
- Surgical experience required
- EPIC experience preferred
- Must be computer literate or learn within 6 months
- Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner
Must be able to work efficiently and possess the ability to make decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public
Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
Min
USD $51.03/Hr.
Max
USD $91.85/Hr.
Benefits
- Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category
- Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
- 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
- Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
- Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
- Voluntary Benefits
- Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values
EEO Statement
Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Breast Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 40 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 68% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$149k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $142k 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 | 6.1 / 10 · above average in physician assistant roles | ranked against 4,567 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $106k–$191k | Physician Assistant median $128k (middle half $113k–$155k)39 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$142k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Maryland | 91 active | 4,643 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 68% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physician Assistant listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment4,643 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Physician Assistant pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant II at Mercy Medical Center a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,567 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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