Physician Assistant

Vituity; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vituity seeks a full-time Physician Assistant in Silver Spring, MD to provide direct patient care, including focused histories and exams, order and interpret tests, and develop treatment plans with supervising physicians.

You will coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and support quality improvement while complying with regulatory standards and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification required.
• MD licensure eligibility and DEA registration as per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care with focused histories and exams.
• Order and interpret tests and develop evidence-based treatment plans with supervising physicians.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and educate patients and families.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with policies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Differential diagnosis

Evidence-based treatment planning

Team collaboration

Patient education

Documentation in EHR

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Tools

EHR Systems

Clinical CIS

Job description

Company Description

Vituity is a physician-owned and physician-led multispecialty partnership that has been transforming how, when, and where care is delivered for over 50 years. More than 9,000 clinicians provide care to over 14.5 million patients annually across 900+ practice locations, guided by a patient-first focus and commitment to clinical excellence. Vituity’s clinicians and business leaders collaborate to develop innovative healthcare solutions that improve outcomes for patients and hospitals, supported by Inflect Health, an innovation hub that connects early-stage health-tech companies with physicians for testing. Through its charitable foundation, Vituity Cares, the organization extends its impact into communities disproportionately affected by healthcare disparities. Team members are empowered to build meaningful careers through professional growth, mentorship, and career development opportunities, with verified job openings and culture information available at vituity.com/careers.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Physician Assistant role is based in Silver Spring, MD. The Physician Assistant will provide direct patient care, including conducting focused histories and physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians. Daily responsibilities include managing acute and chronic conditions, performing procedures within scope of practice, prescribing medications in accordance with regulations, and ensuring thorough documentation in the electronic health record. The role also involves coordinating care across the multidisciplinary team, educating patients and families about diagnoses and treatment options, and supporting quality improvement initiatives aligned with Vituity’s standards of clinical excellence. The Physician Assistant is expected to maintain compliance with all regulatory and institutional policies while contributing to a collaborative, patient-centered care environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical skills in patient assessment, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment planning.
• Proficiency with procedures appropriate to the specialty setting (e.g., suturing, wound care, orthopedic assessments, point-of-care testing) as permitted by scope of practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, as well as patient and family education.
• Ability to use electronic health records and clinical information systems efficiently, with accurate and timely documentation.
• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and current NCCPA certification.
• Active or eligibility for Maryland Physician Assistant license, DEA registration as required, and maintenance of BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, cultural humility, and adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development, quality improvement, and collaborative practice initiatives; prior experience in emergency medicine, hospital medicine, or a related acute care setting is beneficial.