Urgent Care Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner/APP Full Time at Meritus Health

Exciting Opportunity for Advanced Practice Providers in Urgent Care at Meritus Health!

Full time: 5pm-1am

Salary range: $ 124,000- $ 145,000                                                                                                                                                            

Meritus Health, a leading healthcare provider in Hagerstown, MD, is actively seeking two Full-Time Advanced Practice Providers to join our expanding Urgent Care team.

This is your chance to be part of a fast-paced, patient-centered environment that thrives on clinical excellence and compassionate care.

As a key member of our Urgent Care office, you'll manage acute walk-in cases and perform minor procedures such as suturing, fracture care/splinting, and incision & drainage (I&Ds). We’re looking for confident, skilled providers who are ready to make an impact during our evening hours: 5 PM – 1 AM, offering vital care when our community needs it most.

Our core values:

• Patient Experience: Empathetic, respectful, and responsive care.
• Quality of Care: Evidence-based practices and advanced technology.
• Collaboration & Education: Partnering with patients to support informed decisions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PA:
• Education - Masters in Physician Assistant required.
• Experience - One-year experience as a Physician Assistant preferred.
• Licensure/Certification - License to practice as Physician Assistant in the State of Maryland required. Current DEA Registration and CDS permit required. Current BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy required. ACLS in compliance with policy required.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Demonstrates critical thinking, extensive clinical competence and expertise. Demonstrated ability to work well with all disciplines at all levels. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Fluency in coding, ICD-10 and CPT, or commitment to acquire. Will have EHR computer access
• Knowledge of case management, outcomes management and managed care. Demonstrated ability to work well with all disciplines at all levels. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Proficiency in EPIC preferred.

NP: 

• Education - Masters in Nursing required. Doctorate Degree in Nursing Preferred. Completion of a Certified Nurse Practitioner program.
• Experience - Five years’ experience as a Registered Nurse. One-year experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Licensure/Certification - License to practice as Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland required.  Current DEA Registration and CDS permit required.  Current BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy required. ACLS and PALS (if applicable) in compliance with policy required. For Wound Center only, ACLS in compliance with policy required.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Demonstrates critical thinking, extensive clinical competence and expertise. Demonstrated ability to work well with all disciplines at all levels. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Fluency in coding, ICD-10 and CPT, or commitment to acquire. Will have EHR computer access. 
• Knowledge of case management, outcomes management and managed care. Demonstrated ability to work well with all disciplines at all levels. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Proficiency in EPIC preferred. 

About Us:

• Meritus Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care in our community.
• Upcoming Medical School and Residency Programs
• The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine is set to launch in the summer of 2025, offering a promising growth for our organization.

Meritus is also developing new residency programs in the upcoming years with plenty of teaching opportunities

Why Join Meritus Health?

• A mission-driven health system with a strong community focus
• A chance to lead innovative dining experiences in a healthcare setting
• Supportive team environment and room for professional growth
• Competitive pay and benefits

Why Hagerstown? Discover a myriad of experiences in one of the two fastest-growing counties in Maryland, Washington County, where diversity thrives. Explore the rich history of the crossroads of the Civil War, or embark on outdoor adventures along the Appalachian Trail and numerous national and state parks. Enjoy cultural attractions such as the Maryland Theater, home of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, and easy access to nearby urban centers like Baltimore and Washington, DC.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off and more. 

Caring for Our Team Meritus offers a comprehensive, affordable and team member focused benefits package.  Health, dental and vision insurance is offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all team members hired to work at least 16 hours per week and offer multiple plans to best meet your needs. Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability is offered at no cost to eligible team members. Meritus offers a robust Paid Time Off and eligible team members begin accruing day 1 of employment.  Our 401k retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and provides a meaningful employer match.  All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.  

Happy to Help at Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.