Physician Assistant - Xpress Lane

📍 Meritus Xpress Lane Clinic | Hagerstown, MD
11110 Medical Campus Rd, Suite 147 (Blue Entrance), Hagerstown, MD 21742
Full-Time | Evening & Weekend Schedule

Meritus Health is seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant to join our growing Urgent Care team at the Meritus Xpress Lane Clinic in Hagerstown, Maryland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and clinically skilled Physician Assistant who enjoys a fast-paced, patient-centered environment and providing high-quality care when patients need it most.

The Meritus Xpress Lane Clinic provides convenient, after-hours care for patients with urgent illnesses and injuries. The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 5:00 PM-1:00 AM and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM-8:00 PM, providing an important alternative to the emergency department for non-life-threatening conditions.

Position Highlights

• Full-Time Physician Assistant opportunity
• Evening-focused urgent care practice
• Weekday hours: 5:00 PM-1:00 AM
• Weekend hours: 12:00 PM-8:00 PM
• Walk-in patient population with a broad range of acute illnesses and injuries
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across the lifespan
• Perform common urgent care procedures, including:
  
  • Suturing and laceration repair
  • Fracture evaluation and splinting
  • Incision and drainage (I&D)
  • Treatment of sprains, strains, and other minor injuries
• Work collaboratively with physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, nurses, and clinical support staff
• Opportunity to practice in a high-volume environment while providing accessible care to the community

Clinical Practice

As a Physician Assistant in Urgent Care, you will evaluate and manage patients presenting with a variety of acute medical conditions and minor injuries.

Common conditions may include:

• Respiratory illnesses
• Sinus pressure and infections
• Sore throats
• Ear infections
• Fever
• Allergic reactions
• Rashes
• Pink eye
• Insect bites and stings
• Minor aches, sprains, and strains
• Lacerations and other minor injuries
• Mild-to-moderate asthma
• Minor fractures and other musculoskeletal injuries

The Xpress Lane Clinic is designed to provide quick, convenient medical care without an appointment, making it an important resource for patients seeking care after work, school, or when their primary care provider is unavailable.

What You'll Do

• Perform comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for acute illnesses and injuries
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing
• Prescribe medications and provide patient education
• Perform minor office-based procedures
• Provide fracture care and splinting
• Perform laceration repair and incision and drainage procedures
• Recognize conditions requiring a higher level of care and appropriately refer or transfer patients
• Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic health record
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families
• Collaborate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team
• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care while maintaining a positive patient experience

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.

Experience

• One year of experience as a Physician Assistant preferred.
• Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or other acute-care experience preferred.

Licensure & Certification

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Maryland required.
• Current DEA Registration required.
• Current CDS permit required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification in compliance with Meritus Health policy required.
• ACLS certification in compliance with Meritus Health policy required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Demonstrates clinical competence and the ability to independently evaluate and manage patients.
• Comfortable performing common urgent care procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of case management, outcomes management, and managed care.
• Proficiency with ICD-10 and CPT coding, or willingness to acquire proficiency.
• Proficiency with EPIC preferred.
• Comfortable using electronic health records and other clinical technology.

Our Commitment to Patients

At Meritus Health, our team is committed to providing exceptional care that is accessible, compassionate, and centered around the needs of our patients.

Patient Experience

We strive to provide empathetic, respectful, and responsive care during every patient interaction.

Quality of Care

Our providers utilize evidence-based practices and modern technology to deliver safe, effective care.

Collaboration & Education

We believe in working together with patients and colleagues to support informed healthcare decisions and positive outcomes.

Benefits

Meritus Health offers a comprehensive, team-member-focused benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.

Eligible team members may have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Multiple benefit plan options
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Financial planning resources
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance are offered the first of the month after 30 days of employment to eligible team members hired to work at least 16 hours per week. Eligible team members begin accruing Paid Time Off on their first day of employment.

Caring for Our Team

At Meritus, we believe a collaborative and caring workplace begins with how we treat one another. Every interaction is an opportunity to learn, listen, support our colleagues, and create a positive experience for our patients and our team.

We are Happy to Help - and we are looking for providers who share that commitment.

Join Meritus Health and make a difference in the community when patients need care most.