Inpatient/Outpatient Burn PA/ACNP

About the Job

Burn Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)

MedStar Washington Hospital Center – Washington, DC

Join a Nationally Recognized Burn Center

Step into a high-impact role at one of the nation’s top burn centers, with over 50 years of excellence in patient care, research, and innovation. This is a unique opportunity for a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to practice with a high level of autonomy while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Position Overview

• Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts (Monday–Friday)
• FTE: Full-time (1.0)
• Setting: Mix of inpatient, outpatient burn clinic, and wound healing center
• Call: None
• Weekends/Holidays: None

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide care across burn clinic, inpatient service, and wound healing center
• Typical rotation:
  • 2 weeks burn clinic
  • 2 weeks inpatient
  • 2 weeks wound clinic
  • 1-2 OR days per month
• Manage your own clinic with a high degree of clinical autonomy
• Collaborate closely with a large, multidisciplinary team including rehab and surgical services
• Participate in OR cases (rotational, not weekly)
• Engage in clinical research and opportunities to present at conferences

Training & Support

• Supportive team environment with strong APP and physician collaboration
• Established program with low turnover and long-tenured providers

Ideal Candidate

• PA-C or ACNP – NP needs first assist certification prior to starting
• Open to new grads with relevant training or experienced providers
• Background in ICU, trauma, plastics, surgery, or related field preferred
• OR experience preferred for PAs
• Strong leadership ability
• Interest in research and continued learning is a plus

Why Join MedStar?

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME leave + CME allowance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• A collaborative, academic environment with resident involvement and robust surgical support

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
• Ability to obtain and maintain MD and DC licensure
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency

Why This Role Stands Out

• Practice at a Top Burn Center in the U.S.
• High level of autonomy
• Strong emphasis on research, innovation, and professional development
• No nights, no weekends, no call-excellent work-life balance

Learn more about the burn center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center: https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/burn-center

This position has a hiring range of

USD $115,000.00 - USD $143,619.00 /Yr.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is ranked among the “Best Places to Work” by Baltimore magazine, Baltimore Business Journal and Washington Business Journal, and ranked as Top Organization for Diversity by Modern Healthcare

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health entities that are federal government contractors are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge, without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.