Physician Asst S

University of Maryland Medical System • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The University of Maryland Medical Center is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Multitrauma/Neurotrauma ICU team at its flagship academic medical center. The Advanced Practice Provider provides care to critically ill patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment under the supervision of an attending physician. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients, as well as participation in clinical practice, quality improvement, education, and research activities.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• For Nurse Practitioners: current Maryland licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and national certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• For Physician Assistants: current Maryland licensure as a Physician Assistant and NCCPA certification.
• DEA and CDS eligibility.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Compliance with organizational credentialing and privileging requirements.
• Excellent clinical judgment, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary critical care environment.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of critical care, acute care, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, or related clinical experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with ECMO, CRRT, and mechanical ventilation management is strongly desired.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development through education, research, quality improvement, certification, or professional organization involvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations.
• Develop differential diagnoses and formulate evidence-based treatment plans.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies and laboratory results.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions in accordance with scope of practice and organizational policies.
• Perform invasive bedside procedures appropriate to training and credentialing.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and coordinate care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians regarding admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
• Communicate with patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, and goals of care.
• Coordinate specialty consultations and community resources as needed.
• Facilitate patient flow and support safe transitions of care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Support the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical pathways and best practices.
• Participate in peer review, chart audits, and performance improvement activities.
• Assist in achieving departmental goals related to quality, patient satisfaction, length of stay, and cost-effective care.
• Support accreditation and regulatory readiness activities.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff, residents, fellows, students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in education, orientation, mentorship, and precepting activities.
• Contribute to departmental education programs, journal clubs, and grand rounds.
• Maintain professional competency through continuing education and specialty certification.
• Participate in clinical research and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Support scholarly activities, presentations, and publications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance clinical innovation and improve patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Moonlighting opportunities available.
• Retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Access to a collaborative academic medical environment at a nationally recognized trauma center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time