Physician Assistant - Women's Health

Nurse Practitioner – Women's HealthMeritus Health | Full-Time | Hagerstown, MD | Robinwood Suite 105The Opportunity:The Women's Health Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive, evidence-based outpatient care to women across the lifespan. The PA assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic gynecologic conditions; provides preventive and reproductive healthcare services; performs routine examinations and procedures; and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes. The Physician Assistant practices in accordance with Maryland state laws, organizational policies, and established standards of care.Key Responsibilities:Evaluate, diagnose, and treat common women's health conditions.Provide routine gynecological care and preventive health services.Perform women's health examinations and screenings within the provider's scope of practice.Counsel patients on contraception, reproductive health, menstrual concerns, and menopause.Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests.Develop individualized treatment plans and provide patient education.Maintain accurate medical records and comply with applicable clinical and regulatory standards.Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license, as applicable.Appropriate national certification and education for the position.Experience in women's health, gynecology, or outpatient care preferred.Strong communication, clinical assessment, and patient-care skills.Current BLS certification if required by the practice.Ability to work collaboratively and maintain patient confidentiality.Required Qualifications:Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), Physician Assistant Science, or a related field from an accredited Physician Assistant program.Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), with applicable training or clinical experience in women's health.Current, unrestricted Maryland Physician Assistant license issued by the Maryland Board of Physicians.Current national certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).Experience or clinical training in women's health, gynecology, obstetrics, or a related specialty preferred.Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration and Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) registration, if prescribing controlled substances.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Compensation:$125,000 - $140,000 per yearAbout Meritus Health:Meritus Health is the largest healthcare provider in Western Maryland, headquartered in Hagerstown, MD.Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) started in 2025Residency Programs Family MedicinePsychiatryGeneral SurgeryInternal Medicine '27Emergency Medicine (Pending approval) '27Why Hagerstown, Maryland?Area highlights include:Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national and state parks.Historical attractions and cultural destinations throughout the region.A vibrant arts community, including the Maryland Theatre and Maryland Symphony Orchestra.Access to shopping, dining, parks, and recreational activities.Welcoming residential communities and opportunities for a balanced lifestyle.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.