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Orthopedics Sports Medicine Physician Assistant - Inpatient & Outpatient

MedStar Health · Baltimore, MD

Posted October 17, 2026

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital · 201 E University Pkwy, Baltimore, MD, US, 21218

  • Pay: $115,000 – $190,000 per year
  • Schedule: Full Time, Day
  • Location: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
  • MedStar Job ID: 168369

MedStar Medical Group offers a rewarding career with a unique patient population in the Baltimore Region working closely with Dr. Jon Koman. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input, and leadership—as a clinician and healthcare expert.

We are seeking a Physician Assistant to join the MedStar Orthopaedic Institute with a focus on sports medicine. This position will work across inpatient, outpatient, and surgical settings (first and second assisting) at MedStar Hospitals in the Baltimore Region and associated surgery centers. The role involves assisting in general orthopedics and sports medicine, in addition to managing independent clinics. Orthopedic Experience preferred.

Schedule – Monday through Friday, 8-hr. days. No weekends, holidays, or call.

New grads are welcome to apply!

Why Choose to work for MedStar Health Orthopaedic Institute?

  • Renowned Center of Excellence – MedStar Orthopaedic Institute Hospitals in the Baltimore Region are nationally recognized for orthopedic care, making it a premier destination for APPs seeking a high-level clinical environment.
  • Work with Industry Leaders – APPs collaborate with top orthopedic surgeons and specialists, gaining hands-on experience in advanced procedures, sports medicine, and complex musculoskeletal care.
  • Cutting-Edge Technology – Access to state-of-the-art surgical techniques, including robotic-assisted surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and leading rehabilitation programs.
  • Work-Life Balance & Benefits – Competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and flexible scheduling to support both personal and professional success.
  • Make a Lasting Impact – Help patients regain mobility and improve their quality of life through world-class orthopedic care.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education/Training
  • Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
  • License/Certification/Registration
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred.

As a MedStar clinician, you can expect

  • A competitive salary
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • Retirement plan – 403-B with % employer match

Employer

MedStar Health

MedStar Health is the largest health system and the largest provider of healthcare services in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore region. A non-profit organization, MedStar brings together 30,000 associates working at 10 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care sites, more than 700 access points of care across more than 225 zip codes in 17 counties in Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia.

The MedStar system includes:

  • Hospitals including MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial, MedStar Franklin Square, MedStar Good Samaritan, MedStar Harbor, MedStar Montgomery, MedStar Southern Maryland and MedStar St. Mary's
  • MedStar Medical Group, one of the nation's 15 largest medical groups, plus ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care and primary care practices across the region
  • One of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country, with major research and innovation platforms

Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose MedStar:

  • Published hiring ranges on every position
  • The largest employed anesthesia group in the region, with MDAs, CRNAs and CAAs employed directly by the health system
  • Productivity and quality incentives, paid malpractice, CME time and allowance, and 403(b), 457(b) and 457(f) retirement plans on many roles
  • Student loan forgiveness eligibility as a non-profit employer

Recognition: MedStar Health has been named one of "America's Greatest Workplaces" by Newsweek (including Inclusion and Diversity, Women, Parents and Families, Mental Wellbeing and Healthcare) and one of "America's Best Employers" by Forbes. MedStar is committed to equity for all people and communities.

Livability

2,189,589
Baltimore population
$178K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Nearby cities
Washington
36.8 mi
Pop. 5,146,120
York
44.4 mi
Pop. 246,769
Arlington
41.1 mi
Pop. 235,463
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Baltimore County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$178K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,564
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
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Population — ZIP 21218
46,548
Total residents
23,565
Male residents
22,983
Female residents
Age distribution
total
46,548
0-9
4,650
10-19
6,700
20-29
8,949
30-39
7,086
40-49
4,744
50-59
4,980
60-69
5,143
70-79
3,000
80+
1,296
Ethnicity
White
13,051
Black Or African American
28,007
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
267
Asian
2,256
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
32
Other
525
Two Or More
2,410
Source: US Census Bureau
76
Walk Score — Very Walkable
68
Bike Score — Bikeable
67
Transit Score — Good Transit
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) 11.27 mi
Lancaster Airport (LNS) 57.05 mi
Wilmington Airport (ILG) 58.29 mi
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) 60.25 mi
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR) 65.45 mi
Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) 90.18 mi
Source: FAA database
Orthopedics Sports Medicine Physician Assistant - Inpatient & Outpatient
MedStar Health · Baltimore, MD