📍 Meritus Health | Hagerstown, MD

💰 $315,000 Salary + $50,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to $50,000 Relocation

Position Highlights

Full-spectrum Family Medicine practice
Provide outpatient primary care to patients of all ages
Manage prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care
Perform primary cesarean sections
Provide initial and ongoing care for newborns
Shared inpatient and emergency obstetrical call
Collaborative practice environment with Family Medicine and OB/GYN providers
Comprehensive benefits including CME, malpractice coverage, retirement, and PTO

Clinical Practice

This position offers the opportunity to practice comprehensive Family Medicine while providing the full continuum of obstetrical care.

Outpatient Primary Care

Routine wellness examinations and preventive care
Acute illness evaluation and treatment
Chronic disease management
Women’s health and reproductive care
Pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric care
Coordination of specialty referrals and follow-up services

Obstetric Care

Provide comprehensive maternity services throughout pregnancy and delivery, including:

Prenatal and antepartum care
Labor management
Vaginal deliveries
Primary surgical cesarean sections
Postpartum care
Evaluation and management of obstetrical concerns
Collaboration with OB/GYN physicians and other maternity care professionals

Surgical Responsibilities

Perform primary cesarean sections
Assist with maternity-related surgical procedures
Evaluate patients for operative delivery
Maintain surgical obstetrics competency and required case documentation
Participate in quality and patient-safety initiatives related to maternal care

Newborn & Pediatric Care

Provide initial newborn examinations and hospital care
Manage routine newborn health concerns
Conduct pediatric wellness visits and developmental screenings
Educate parents regarding feeding, safety, immunizations, and developmental milestones
Coordinate specialty care when medically necessary

Qualifications & Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program
Completion of a post-residency Surgical Obstetrics fellowship or documented competency and case experience performing cesarean sections
Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine
Eligible to obtain an unrestricted Maryland medical license
Eligible for hospital medical staff privileges, including surgical obstetrics privileges
Current or obtainable DEA registration
Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care
Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Strong Clinical Support

Collaborative team of Family Medicine physicians, OB/GYNs, advanced practice providers, nurses, and maternity care professionals
Coordinated inpatient and outpatient services
Access to specialty referrals and diagnostic resources
Integrated support for mothers, newborns, and families
Emphasis on clinical quality, continuity of care, and patient safety

About Meritus Health

Meritus Health is a mission-driven regional health system serving patients and families throughout Washington County and the surrounding region. Based in Hagerstown, Maryland, Meritus provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, primary care, maternity, and specialty services in a collaborative and growing healthcare environment.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with employer match
Generous Paid Time Off
CME allowance
Malpractice coverage
Life and disability insurance
Financial planning resources
Recruitment and relocation assistance may be available

Why Hagerstown?

Located in **Washington County—one of Maryland’s fastest-growing regions—**Hagerstown offers:

Easy access to Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Northern Virginia
Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national and state parks
A vibrant arts community, including the Maryland Theatre and Maryland Symphony Orchestra
Affordable communities with convenient access to schools, shopping, and recreation
An excellent location for professionals and families seeking a strong work-life balance