Physician Assistant

Overview

Sub‑Acute, Long‑Term Care is a sector of healthcare exploding with potential and work‑life balance flexibility (no on‑call or weekends). We are seeking a full‑time (40 hours per week) provider for our Ballenger Creek Center located in Frederick, MD. This position can be filled by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; new graduates are welcome to apply. AlignMed Partners is a national medical group dedicated to improving health outcomes among residents of skilled nursing and senior‑living facilities. Our physicians, NPs, and PAs are supported by a clinical leadership team with a decades‑long track record of excellence in post‑acute and long‑term care.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Director of Clinical Practice and/or the Area Clinical Practice Manager.
• Collaborate on‑site with the Center Leadership Team for center‑specific goals and priorities.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and/or Attending Physician for patient‑specific medical care.
• Provide primary and urgent care services to nursing‑center residents in collaboration with other medical providers in the center.
• Work collaboratively with Center Leadership to achieve AlignMed Partners’ mission of improving lives through high‑quality health care and everyday compassion.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, licensed as a Registered Nurse, and certified as a Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s degree in Nursing; concentration and specialty track in Older Adult and/or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Other concentrations/specialty tracks may be considered based on experience and business need.
• Physician Assistant must graduate from a program accredited by the ARC‑PA, pass the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE), hold state licensure, and have NCCPA certification.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with adult or geriatric populations is preferred.
• In states where practice allows: APRN with an unrestricted professional license and DEA for each state of practice.
• PA with an unrestricted professional license and DEA for each state of practice.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 90‑day training program and continued support.
• New and recent graduate mentorship and clinical education program.
• Opportunities for advancement: career ladder, clinical lead, and specializations in wound or palliative care services.
• Free subscription to UpToDate and Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC).
• Access to Nabla, an ambient AI assistant designed to streamline clinical documentation.
• Yearly average of $13,000 bonus through the no‑cap Incentive Compensation Program (for providers working 40 hours per week).
• Relocation bonus for eligible candidates (eligibility based on distance, experience, and priority).
• Health, Dental, and Vision plans.
• 100% employer‑paid ArmadaCare Plan – supplemental plan providing up to $8,000 reimbursement for designated medical, wellness, and pharmacy expenses, with tiered pharmacy reimbursements for single and family plans.
• Paid Time Off, 6 paid holidays, paid sick time, and bereavement leave.
• Continuing Medical Education time off and reimbursement allotments.
• Reimbursement for licensing renewal costs and 100% paid malpractice insurance.
• 401(k) plan and company‑paid group life insurance (restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, state law, pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service).
• Eligibility for full‑time benefits requires a minimum of 30 hours per week; certain benefits, including health plans, are not available to part‑time employees working 16–29 hours per week.

Pay

Base salary range: $115,000 – $125,000 per year, plus participation in a no‑cap incentive compensation bonus program.

Schedule

Full‑time position, 40 hours per week. No on‑call duties or weekend work required.