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Acute Care Physician Assistant
Frederick, Maryland
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Expertise. Partnership. Purpose.
In hospital medicine APPs play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient-centered care across the inpatient continuum. You bring clinical skill, adaptability, and compassionate leadership to every encounter-ensuring timely interventions, smooth transitions, and coordinated care. With a national footprint and a culture rooted in collaboration, our hospital medicine programs empower APPs to thrive. Whether managing complex cases or contributing to performance improvement, you are supported by systems that value autonomy, teamwork, and continuous growth.
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Acute Care Physician Assistant
Frederick, Maryland
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Job ID JOB-000285
Date posted 02182026
Category Hospital Medicine
Transform patient care and community as a Nocturnist Acute Care Physician Assistant in Frederick, Maryland.
We believe in bringing better" to our local community right here in Frederick-better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If youre looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant city, wed love to talk.
Local Team Collaboration
Were a welcoming, resilient team of 22 physicians and 10 APPs who work closely with other hospital staff and departments to bring the best possible quality of care to our patients.
We have a diverse group of clinicians from various geographic, educational, and training backgrounds, all of whom possess strong clinical acumen and an unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care.
Within work hours, were a dedicated and hardworking group outside of work, we foster strong interpersonal connections by spending quality time together.
We have created an environment conducive to flexibility and innovation for experienced clinicians.
Frederick Memorial Hospital values its clinical staff by offering perks such as free parking and a comfortable lounge area for socializing with fellow hospital providers and enjoying meals.
We provide full subspecialty support.
Our clinical performance nurse assists you in the process of providing a high-quality patient care experience.
Qualifications
Board-certified physician assistant.
Hospitalist experience required.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling
Shifts for the night position in observation are scheduled from 7 pm to 7 am for admissions rounding and discharges.
Key Responsibilities
As a nocturnist APP, you will perform admissions as well as cross coverage alongside 2 nocturnist physicians.
The observation unit is very fast-paced, and we are looking for individuals who can handle an ever-changing environment.
Our hospitalist team plays a pivotal role in the rapid response team, and codes are managed by the intensivist team.
All team members are certified in basic life support and advanced cardiovascular life support.
There are no procedural requirements.
We hold weekly huddles and monthly team meetings in addition to lunch-and-learn sessions to stay current on the latest developments in the field of medicine at the hospital and with Sound.
We work in Meditech, an expandable web-based system with access to our internal informatics platform.
We are entertaining candidates looking for full-time, part-time, and PRN shifts.
Living and Working in Frederick
Frederick isnt just where we work-its where we live and enjoy the perfect blend of history, culture, and modern living.
With its charming downtown, beautiful parks, and vibrant arts scene, Frederick offers a unique lifestyle with a strong sense of community.
From local festivals and farmers markets to scenic walking trails and historic sites, Frederick is a place where you can truly feel at home.
Rewards and Compensation
Compensation
Nocturnist shift - $150,000 to $165,000 yearly plus incentives.
$25,000 commencement bonus offered for our nocturnist position.
We emphasize growth and development as a central feature of Sound practices.
Teammates can expand their careers locally and within the broader medical group.
Our values in action
Uncompromising Care
You deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care across diverse inpatient populations.
We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact, because every patient deserves excellence.
Collaboration
You are part of a tightly integrated team of APPs and physicians who work in partnership with nurses, specialists, and case managers to ensure coordinated, efficient care throughout the hospital stay.
Accountability
You lead with intention, owning your role in shaping patient care, mentoring peers, and contributing to performance across key metrics like length of stay, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.
Ingenuity & Empathy
You bring steady leadership and innovative thinking to complex clinical and operational challenges, balancing precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.
Career Path
Trainee
Practicing
Single-site Leadership
Multi-site Leadership
Specialty Leadership
Trainee
Start your journey as a new graduate or transition to an unfamiliar role by completing a structured clinical training program focused on developing essential competencies for high-quality patient care.
This training is supplemented by a self-directed didactic curriculum to build a knowledge base and support ongoing professional growth.
Practicing
Continue your career as a practicing clinician by continually expanding your clinical expertise and delivering exemplary patient care.
Develop foundational leadership skills and contribute to organizational excellence by engaging in committees and supporting the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
Single-site Leadership
Assume leadership responsibilities at the practice level as a Lead Advanced Practice Provider Associate Medical Director or Medical Director.
In these roles, you will oversee clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure both operational and clinical excellence within a single-site setting.
Multi-site Leadership
Expand your impact by supporting multiple practices as a Regional or Divisional Lead Advanced Practice Provider.
These roles emphasize the recruitment and retention of Advanced Practice Providers and facilitate team integration initiatives.
Specialty Leadership
Advance to senior leadership as Chief Advanced Practice Officer, where you will collaborate with service line leaders to influence organizational programs and lead initiatives that develop team-based care models on a national scale.
Hear from our team
Our advanced practice providers work in a team-based care model alongside their physician colleagues.
They drive the care for their patients but at the same time have that physician collaborator there.
If they have a question or need another set of eyes on the patient, the physician is there to do that.
This provides our advanced practice providers with the support needed to practice at the top of their license.
April Burke, Chief Advanced Practice Officer
Rewards
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Wellness programs
Kaia Health
Maven
Real Appeal
Short & Long-Term Disability
401K with company match
Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEADCME)
Reimbursement
Physician Mental Health Counseling
Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support
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Join one of our 250 programs operating across 30 states delivering comprehensive inpatient care centered on teamwork, quality, and patient outcomes.
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