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Meritus Health
Hagerstown, Maryland

Physician Assistant - Primary Care (Suite 200)

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$124K - $145K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job Details:

Meritus Health, located in Hagerstown, MD, is seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant to join our expanding Meritus Medical Group Primary Care team in Robinwood Suite 200.

  • Balanced primary care panel with acute and chronic disease management
  • Collaborative team-based environment
  • Opportunities for flexible scheduling

Qualifications

  • Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
  • 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

Manage a balanced primary care panel focusing on both acute and chronic disease management. Work within a collaborative, team-based environment to provide comprehensive healthcare services.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Acute Disease ManagementPatient CareCollaborative Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Primary Care (Suite 200) 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 457 active Primary Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 74% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
59%
Relocation assistance
17%
Loan repayment
10% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Primary Care (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 457 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Hagerstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,407/mo≈ 14% 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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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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 & 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
CME allowance