Inpatient/Outpatient Burn PA/ACNP Job Listing at MedStar Health in Washington, DC (Job ID 160313)

Description

About the Job

Burn Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)

MedStar Washington Hospital Center – Washington, DC

Join a Nationally Recognized Burn Center

Step into a high-impact role at one of the nation's top burn centers, with over 50 years of excellence in patient care, research, and innovation. This is a unique opportunity for a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to practice with a high level of autonomy while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Position Overview

• Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts (Monday–Friday)
• FTE: Full-time (1.0)
• Setting: Mix of inpatient, outpatient burn clinic, and wound healing center
• Call: None
• Weekends/Holidays: None

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide care across burn clinic, inpatient service, and wound healing center
• Typical rotation:

  • 2 weeks burn clinic

  • 2 weeks inpatient

  • 2 weeks wound clinic

  • 1-2 OR days per month

• Manage your own clinic with a high degree of clinical autonomy
• Collaborate closely with a large, multidisciplinary team including rehab and surgical services
• Participate in OR cases (rotational, not weekly)
• Engage in clinical research and opportunities to present at conferences

Training & Support

• Supportive team environment with strong APP and physician collaboration
• Established program with low turnover and long-tenured providers

Ideal Candidate

• PA-C or ACNP – NP needs first assist certification prior to starting
• Open to new grads with relevant training or experienced providers
• Background in ICU, trauma, plastics, surgery, or related field preferred
• OR experience preferred for PAs
• Strong leadership ability
• Interest in research and continued learning is a plus

Why Join MedStar?

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME leave + CME allowance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• A collaborative, academic environment with resident involvement and robust surgical support

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
• Ability to obtain and maintain MD and DC licensure
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency

Why This Role Stands Out

• Practice at a Top Burn Center in the U.S.
• High level of autonomy
• Strong emphasis on research, innovation, and professional development
• No nights, no weekends, no call—excellent work-life balance

Learn more about the burn center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center: https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/burn-center

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