University of Maryland Capital Region Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving the citizens of Prince George's County and the surrounding area.
Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare services in partnership with our community.
Job Description
University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a physician-led, internationally recognized healthcare system offering uniquely rewarding careers in major Maryland marketplaces. Create your future in a healthcare setting that is right for you and your practice. Become part of something greater by applying your experience, input, and leadership—as a clinician and healthcare expert.
UM Capital Region, a member of the University of Maryland Medical System, is looking for an Advanced Practice Practitioner, Acute Care Surgery/Trauma to meet increasing clinical demand at UM Capital Region Medical located in its new state-of-the-art facility in Largo, MD.
Under the direction of a supervising physician, the APP provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services to patients, obtains medical histories, examines patients, orders and interprets tests, makes initial diagnoses, and orders treatments. The APP administers therapeutic procedures such as suturing, chest tube placement, central/peripheral line placement, and wound care, instructs and counsels patients, and assists with surgical procedures.
The acute care surgery/trauma APP is responsible for the comprehensive, critical care, and medical management of the patient from admission, transfer, and discharge. They participate in the full scope of the perioperative spectrum, including critical care, med/surg care, perioperative care, consults, surgical first assisting, history and physicals, clinic, and any other duties in support of the trauma and acute care surgery practice.
This position is responsible for on-call, 24 hr. coverage. As a full-time position, this APP will be responsible for three 24-hour shifts per pay period.
Job specifics:
- Performs routine and expanded job descriptions as listed in the provider’s delegation agreement on file with the Maryland Board of Physicians.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.
- Performs according to Maryland BOP standards and expanded job description procedural protocols.
- Demonstrates competence and skill while performing in the operating room/emergency room.
- Maintains a list of in-house patients and makes rounds daily.
- Facilitates excellence in quality assurance and the delivery of patient care.
- Provides optimal quality of patient care throughout the hospital and demonstrates customer service standards with families, physicians, and staff.
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and graduation from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program are required, along with mandatory certification by the NCCPA and registration with the Maryland State Board of Medical Examiners, OR current certification to practice as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
- One year of surgical, emergency, or critical care experience is preferred.
- Must participate in appropriate continuing medical education programs.
- Credentialing must be obtained from University of Maryland Capital Region Health’s Medical Staff Office and maintenance of CPR/BLS and ACLS certification is required.
- Salary is commensurate with clinical experience.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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