Correctional Medicine Physician Assistant

Part-Time Daytime Physician Assistant/Acute Care APRN - Hospital Medicine

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

Make an impact where it matters most.

Join a collaborative, high-performing hospital medicine team at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, where Advanced Practice Providers play a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This daytime role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license, partner closely with physicians, and contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

In this position, you will provide comprehensive inpatient care, including evaluation, diagnosis, and management of assigned patients. The role emphasizes a team-based model, with opportunities to support care coordination, patient education, and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including histories, physical exams, and medical record review
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
• Write and manage medical orders, including medications and diagnostics
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in clinical status to the care team
• Coordinate care across settings, including admissions, discharges, and transitions of care
• Interpret diagnostic and laboratory results and adjust management plans accordingly
• Provide patient and family education and support
• Participate in rapid response/emergent situations as needed
• Support team workflow, patient throughput, and overall care delivery
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
• Board certified and licensed in the state of Maryland (or eligible)
• Prior inpatient or hospital medicine experience preferred