NP Full-time
Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Physican Assitatnt/ Nurse Practitioner !

 

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.

 

As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.

 


Responsibilities

  • The Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary health care team to provide comprehensive care for our patients.
  • The Practitioner will focus on disease education and management, improving quality of patient care and patient outcomes, expanding access to care, and assisting with care coordination.
  • The Practitioner will coordinate the care of patients, communicate effectively, and collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals.
  • The Practitioner will work on an as needed bases, which may include evenings and weekends.
  • Will accept PA or NP candidates.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

  • Preferred minimum of 1 year of current clinical experience
  • Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
  • Possess effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Have the ability to work independently
  • Have the ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team, handling a variety of tasks and duties
  • Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
  • Must demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills
  • Must handle confidential material with sensitivity, maturity, and discretion
  • Have competency with electronic medical record system and knowledge using clinical applications

 

License and Certifications Requirements:

 

  • Must have completed a certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
  • Must have updated Maryland license: Maryland PA License or Maryland NP Certification

Min

USD $41.90/Hr.

Max

USD $75.42/Hr.

Salary Information

Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

  • Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
  • 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
  • Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.

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