Nurse Practitioner - Rheumatology

Meritus Health External • Hagerstowm, MD

3h • $124,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Join Meritus Rheumatology as an Advanced Practice Provider Locations: Hagerstown & Frederick, Maryland Full Time Salary- $124,000- $145,000 Are you an experienced and compassionate APP ready to make a difference in the lives of patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions? Meritus Rheumatology is expanding—and we’re looking for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our expert team. About Meritus Rheumatology We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and autoimmune diseases affecting the joints, muscles, and bones. Our team provides care for a wide range of conditions including: Rheumatoid arthritis Psoriatic arthritis Polymyalgia rheumatica Scleroderma Reactive arthritis And many more Our approach is rooted in clinical excellence and compassionate care, ensuring every patient feels heard, supported, and empowered. What You’ll Do As an APP at Meritus Rheumatology, you’ll: Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with rheumatologic conditions Collaborate closely with rheumatologists and multidisciplinary teams Educate patients and families on disease processes and treatment plans Participate in ongoing clinical training and quality improvement initiatives Deliver care in both Hagerstown and Frederick locations, offering flexibility and variety

Requirements

• Education - Masters in Nursing required. Doctorate Degree in Nursing Preferred. Completion of a Certified Nurse Practitioner program.
• Experience - Five years’ experience as a Registered Nurse. One-year experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Licensure/Certification - License to practice as Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland required.
• Current DEA Registration and CDS permit required.
• Current BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy required.
• ACLS and PALS (if applicable) in compliance with policy required. For Wound Center only, ACLS in compliance with policy required.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Demonstrates critical thinking, extensive clinical competence and expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with all disciplines at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Fluency in coding, ICD-10 and CPT, or commitment to acquire.
• Will have EHR computer access.
• Knowledge of case management, outcomes management and managed care.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with all disciplines at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in EPIC preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate Degree in Nursing
• One-year experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Proficiency in EPIC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with rheumatologic conditions
• Collaborate closely with rheumatologists and multidisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families on disease processes and treatment plans
• Participate in ongoing clinical training and quality improvement initiatives
• Deliver care in both Hagerstown and Frederick locations, offering flexibility and variety

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off and more.
• Caring for Our Team Meritus offers a comprehensive, affordable and team member focused benefits package.
• Health, dental and vision insurance is offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all team members hired to work at least 16 hours per week and offer multiple plans to best meet your needs.
• Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability is offered at no cost to eligible team members.
• Meritus offers a robust Paid Time Off and eligible team members begin accruing day 1 of employment.
• Our 401k retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and provides a meaningful employer match.
• All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level