General Surgeon (Staff Physician)

Your future role at a glance

Location: Baltimore, MD
Facility Name : Ascension Saint Agnes Breast Center
Schedule: Full-Time Base salary: $61.32 - $79.64 per hour
Productivity incentives: RVU
CME allowance + dedicated CME days
Malpractice coverage with tail
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 97,000+ 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.
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
How you'll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated, board-certified Physician Assistant to step into an autonomous outpatient role within a busy, well-respected breast care practice, working alongside a collaborative clinical team and supported by the full resources of a robust health system network.
Join an established team of 2 physicians and 1 APP
Call structure: None
Practice setting: Outpatient
Employed position within a nonprofit health system
NCCPA board certification
Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
Guide patients through their care journey from initial consultation to post-operative follow-ups, delivering the clinical expertise and emotional reassurance vital for breast health journeys.
Manage an independent outpatient caseload of 15–17 patients per day, serving as their dedicated, primary point of contact during clinic hours
Previous Breast Surgery Experience Preferred: Bring prior clinical experience from a breast surgery or breast health environment to smoothly transition into this specialized patient panel
About the Facility
Multi-specialty medical centers located on main hospital campus and Columbia, MD
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 qualifications 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.

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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Visa Eligibility
None