Acute Care Physician Assistant

**Transform patient care and community as an 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 you’re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant city, we’d love to talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

• We’re 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, we’re 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 or board-eligible physician assistant.
• Hospitalist experience preferred.

**Practice in the Heart of the Community**

Flexible Scheduling:

• Shifts for the day rounding position are scheduled from 7 am to 7 pm.
• Shifts for the swing position are scheduled from 11 am to 11 pm and 3 pm to 3 am for admissions.
• Shifts for the night position in observation are scheduled from 7 pm to 7 am for admissions, rounding, and discharges.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a day clinician in the observation unit, your responsibilities will encompass admitting, rounding, and discharging.
• 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 Expand, a 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 isn’t just where we work—it’s 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.

**Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact**

About Sound Physicians

As a physician-founded and led medical group, we believe that a better career—one with strong support and meaningful opportunity—leads to better care for patients. That’s why our promise is to bring better to the bedside: better ideas, better approaches, better care.

We practice hospital-based medicine at the community level, with empowered local teams and leadership supported by a nationwide network. Our multi-specialty medical group includes more than 4,000 physicians, advanced practice providers, CRNAs, and nurses working across 400 hospitals in 45 states.

At Sound, each of us is a care catalyst—creating exceptional clinical partnerships that unlock quality, affordable, and dignified care for every patient. We offer greater autonomy, flexibility, and support in your role and within your specialty, so you can focus on building meaningful connections across teams and communities.

Uncompromising care is a collective effort. While our clinicians provide care at the bedside, our business colleagues play a vital role—building strong teams, forming key partnerships, attracting great talent, and keeping operations running smoothly. Their work ensures our clinicians can stay focused on what matters most: caring for patients.

We are unified by purpose and driven by impact. With competitive total rewards and opportunities for purposeful growth and focused development, we empower you in your role and career. Together, we support our patients, our partners, and each other.