Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant | 1 hour from DC and Baltimore!

Sound Physicians; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sound Physicians is seeking a Physician Assistant to join their team at Frederick Health Hospital in Maryland. The role emphasizes local team collaboration, allowing you to work closely with 24 physicians and 18 advanced practice providers (APPs) in a supportive environment.

Ideal candidates will have board certification, an unrestricted license, and emergency medicine experience. The position offers flexibility in scheduling and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Physician assistant board certification is required.
• A current, unrestricted license is preferred with at least 2 years emergency medicine experience.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with fellow APPs and physicians in managing a busy emergency department.
• Handle complex high-acuity cases in collaboration with supervising physicians.

Skills

Board certification as a Physician Assistant

Emergency medicine experience (2+ years preferred)

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

Ability to work independently

Job description

Discover what’s possible in your career as a Physician Assistant at Frederick Health Hospital. Sound Physicians is a physician‑founded and led, patient‑first medical group grounded in the principle that better support for clinicians leads to better patient care.

Local Team Collaboration

• Close‑knit team of 24 physicians and 18 APPs.
• Comprehensive ancillary services in the ED including peer recovery, pharmacists, crisis intervention, social work, hospice care, and case management.
• Opportunity to teach PA students from local programs.
• Accountable, on‑site leadership by a local medical director who owns its department’s performance.
• Stable, well‑staffed teams with predictable shifts.

Qualifications

• Physician assistant board certification required.
• Current, unrestricted license with at least 2 years of emergency medicine experience preferred.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certification required.
• Must be able to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with fellow APPs and physicians in managing a thriving, busy emergency department.
• Handle complex high‑acuity cases while practicing at the top of the license and in collaboration with supervising physicians.

Flexible Scheduling

• Flexible schedule available with coverage for absences.

Benefits and Compensation

Well‑rounded compensation package offered.