Surgical PA – General & Thoracic Surgery: OR Experience

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 124,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Financial planning resources

Job summary

Meritus Health in Hagerstown, MD, is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our General and Thoracic Surgery team. This full-time role supports preoperative evaluation through postoperative recovery, working directly with surgeons and APPs to deliver comprehensive patient care.

You will gain hands-on surgical experience, clinical autonomy, and opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven health system that offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop appropriate treatment and care plans
• Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative management
• Assist General and Thoracic Surgeons in the operating room
• Participate in surgical procedures and scheduled OR block days
• Perform patient consultations, assessments, and follow-up visits
• Manage postoperative patients and monitor for potential complications
• Conduct hospital rounds and coordinate ongoing patient care
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, treatment plans, and recovery
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
• Participate in call coverage as part of the surgical team
• Support the continued growth and development of the General and Thoracic Surgery service

Job description

Meritus Health in Hagerstown, MD, is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our General and Thoracic Surgery team. This full-time role supports preoperative evaluation through postoperative recovery, working directly with surgeons and APPs to deliver comprehensive patient care.

You will gain hands-on surgical experience, clinical autonomy, and opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven health system that offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.