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Meritus Health
Hagerstown, Maryland

Physician - Surgical FMOB

Family MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$315k

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Job Description

Meritus Health | Hagerstown, MD 

$315,000 Salary + $50,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to $50,000 Relocation

Position Highlights

* Full-spectrum Family Medicine practice

* Provide outpatient primary care to patients of all ages

* Manage prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care

* Perform primary cesarean sections

* Provide initial and ongoing care for newborns

* Shared inpatient and emergency obstetrical call

* Collaborative practice environment with Family Medicine and OB/GYN providers

* Comprehensive benefits including CME, malpractice coverage, retirement, and

PTO

Clinical Practice

This position offers the opportunity to practice comprehensive Family Medicine

while providing the full continuum of obstetrical care.

Outpatient Primary Care

* Routine wellness examinations and preventive care

* Acute illness evaluation and treatment

* Chronic disease management

* Women’s health and reproductive care

* Pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric care

* Coordination of specialty referrals and follow-up services

Obstetric Care

Provide comprehensive maternity services throughout pregnancy and delivery,

including:

* Prenatal and antepartum care

* Labor management

* Vaginal deliveries

* Primary surgical cesarean sections

* Postpartum care

* Evaluation and management of obstetrical concerns

* Collaboration with OB/GYN physicians and other maternity care professionals

Surgical Responsibilities

* Perform primary cesarean sections

* Assist with maternity-related surgical procedures

* Evaluate patients for operative delivery

* Maintain surgical obstetrics competency and required case documentation

* Participate in quality and patient-safety initiatives related to maternal

care

Newborn & Pediatric Care

* Provide initial newborn examinations and hospital care

* Manage routine newborn health concerns

* Conduct pediatric wellness visits and developmental screenings

* Educate parents regarding feeding, safety, immunizations, and developmental

milestones

* Coordinate specialty care when medically necessary

Qualifications & Requirements

* Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree

* Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program

* Completion of a post-residency Surgical Obstetrics fellowship or documented

competency and case experience performing cesarean sections

* Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine

* Eligible to obtain an unrestricted Maryland medical license

* Eligible for hospital medical staff privileges, including surgical obstetrics

privileges

* Current or obtainable DEA registration

* Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care

* Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Strong Clinical Support

* Collaborative team of Family Medicine physicians, OB/GYNs, advanced practice

providers, nurses, and maternity care professionals

* Coordinated inpatient and outpatient services

* Access to specialty referrals and diagnostic resources

* Integrated support for mothers, newborns, and families

* Emphasis on clinical quality, continuity of care, and patient safety

About Meritus Health

Meritus Health is a mission-driven regional health system serving patients and

families throughout Washington County and the surrounding region. Based in

Hagerstown, Maryland, Meritus provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient,

primary care, maternity, and specialty services in a collaborative and growing

healthcare environment.

Benefits

* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

* 401(k) with employer match

* Generous Paid Time Off

* CME allowance

* Malpractice coverage

* Life and disability insurance

* Financial planning resources

* Recruitment and relocation assistance may be available

Why Hagerstown?

Located in

Washington County—one of Maryland’s fastest-growing

regions—

Hagerstown offers

* Easy access to Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Northern Virginia

* Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national and state

parks

* A vibrant arts community, including the Maryland Theatre and Maryland

Symphony Orchestra

* Affordable communities with convenient access to schools, shopping, and

recreation

* An excellent location for professionals and families seeking a strong

work-life balance

Key Responsibilities

Provide full-spectrum family medicine and comprehensive maternity services, including prenatal care, labor management, and primary cesarean sections. Manage outpatient primary care for patients of all ages while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.

Requirements

Requires a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree and completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency. Candidates must have completed a post-residency Surgical Obstetrics fellowship or possess documented competency in performing cesarean sections.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Newborn care

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 62% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$315k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $300k 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

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401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
52% this job
Loan repayment
37%

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Work-life snapshot

4.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Hagerstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k
Typical market rent
$1,407/mo
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.

City-level figures. 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
401(k) with employer match
Generous Paid Time Off
CME allowance
Malpractice coverage
Life and disability insurance
Financial planning resources
Recruitment and relocation assistance may be available