Physician Assistant - Wound Care
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Meritus Health as a Wound Care PA – Full-Time, Days in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will coordinate with patient's healthcare team and adhere to ethical principles of practice as defined by the Nurse Practice Act and the ANA code of ethics for nurses.
- Will have EHR computer access About Us: * Meritus Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care in our community.
- coordinate with patient's healthcare team and adhere to ethical principles of practice as defined by the Nurse.
- lead innovative dining experiences in a healthcare setting * Supportive team environment and room for pro.
Requirements
- Wound experience is preferred. PA Requirements
- Masters in Physician Assistant required.
- One year experience as a Physician Assistant preferred.
- Licensure/Certification
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $124K - $145K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Meritus Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Wound Care at Meritus Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Wound Care physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Wound Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Wound Care position at Meritus Health is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Compensation Analysis
Meritus Health lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $124k to $145k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($124k–$145k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Wound Care, Critical Thinking, Clinical Competence, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Organizational Skills, ICD-10 Coding, CPT Coding. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Wound Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will deliver independent and collaborative care to patients with various acute and chronic wounds to achieve clinical and financial outcomes. Responsibilities include coordinating with healthcare teams and utilizing advanced treatment modalities like wound vacs and cellular-b...
Benefits package: Health, dental, vision insurance (1st of month after 30 days), Life insurance at no cost, Short-term and long-term disability at no cost, Robust Paid Time Off (accrual day 1), 401k retirement plan with employer match, Free financial planning sessions, Education assistance program, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Wound Care physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2d ago
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