Surgical First Assist Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Job Requirements

Your place is in the OR. Your impact goes far beyond it.

If the operating room is where you do your best work, we’d love to meet you.

University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC) is seeking a Physician Assistant – Surgical First Assist to join our surgical team in Glen Burnie, Maryland .

This is an opportunity for a PA who enjoys being truly hands-on in surgery - anticipating the surgeon’s next move, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, and playing an integral role in delivering safe, efficient, high-quality surgical care.

You won’t be watching from the sidelines. You’ll be part of the procedure.

What You’ll Do

As a Surgical First Assist PA, you’ll collaborate directly with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and other members of the OR team throughout the surgical experience.

Your role may include

• Serving as first assist during surgical procedures
• Providing surgical exposure through retraction and tissue handling
• Assisting with dissection, ligation, stapling, suturing, and hemostasis
• Supporting patient preparation, positioning, draping, and other pre-operative needs
• Anticipating the surgeon’s needs and helping keep procedures moving safely and efficiently
• Using surgical instruments and medical devices while applying strong knowledge of anatomy and operative technique
• Supporting wound management and immediate post-operative care
• Collaborating closely with surgeons, nursing, anesthesia, and the broader patient care team
• Documenting clinical findings and care as appropriate
• Helping ensure patient safety throughout the perioperative experience

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a PA who is clinically sharp, collaborative, dependable, and comfortable in a fast-paced surgical environment.

You should bring

• Graduation from an approved Physician Assistant educational program
• Current Physician Assistant licensure
• Current BLS certification, or ability to obtain it before providing direct patient care
• DEA and CDS eligibility
• Strong communication, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• A team-first approach and commitment to exceptional patient care

Previous Physician Assistant experience is preferred, but not required .

Why UM BWMC?

At UM BWMC, you can build your career within a collaborative community hospital while being connected to the resources and reach of the University of Maryland Medical System.

You’ll work alongside clinicians who understand that great surgery depends on great teamwork - and that every person in the OR plays an important role in the patient’s outcome.

Ready to scrub in?

If you’re a PA who loves surgery, thrives in the OR, and wants to take an active role in the surgical care of your patients, we want to hear from you.

Join UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, Maryland, and bring your skills to a team where your expertise is valued - before, during, and after the procedure.

Apply today and discover a better state of care.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We do not accept inquiries or solicitations from 3rd party recruiters/search firms.