Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant

Job description

Your future role at a glance
Location: Baltimore, MD
Facility Name: Ascension Saint Agnes Orthopedic Surgery
Schedule: Full-Time
Base salary: $61.78 – $73.42 per hour
CME allowance
Malpractice coverage with tail
How you’ll make an impact in this role
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Physician Assistant to join an employed orthopedic team within a busy, well-respected outpatient practice. Offering a dedicated Monday through Friday office schedule, this role focuses on comprehensive clinical evaluations, conservative management, post-operative care, and minor office procedures, allowing you to practice at the top of your license with the full backing of a supportive orthopedic team and a robust health system network
• Call structure: None
• Practice setting: Outpatient Orthopedics
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• NCCPA certified
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Provide full-spectrum outpatient orthopedic support across general orthopedics, spine, and post-operative management
• Perform routine in-office diagnostic and therapeutic interventions (e.g., joint injections, aspirations, splinting/casting, and suture/staple removal) to ensure efficient patient care and optimal recovery outcomes.

About the Facility
• 251-bed teaching hospital
• Serving a population of approximately 738,000
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension
• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:
• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:
• 1 year of experience preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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