Orthopedic Physician Assistant

UMMS Providers/Physicians

Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Glen Burnie, MD +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 Provider to join the Orthopedics team at UM Capital Region Health located in its new state-of-the-art facility in Largo, MD.

    Job Specifics:

    • Join a multifaceted team that covers orthopedic patients in both the inpatient setting and outpatient orthopedic clinic.
      • Advanced Practice Practitioner’s (APP) primary role will be the 24-hour inpatient coverage.
      • The APP will be trained to cover all aspects of the orthopedic team including inpatient day and outpatient clinic coverage.
      • The APP will have the opportunity to train and cross cover other APP lead service lines.
      • Help ensure full coverage of the neuroscience clinical schedule.
    • Performs routine and expanded job descriptions as listed in the provider's delegation agreement on file with the Maryland Board of Physicians or Maryland Board of Nursing.
    • In collaboration with the physician care team, the APP will:
      • Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services to critically ill patients.
      • Obtain medical histories, examine patients, complete rounds daily, place orders and interprets tests, makes initial diagnoses, and orders treatments.
      • Initiates appropriate evaluation and emergency management in emergency situations.
      • Administer therapeutic procedures such as joint reductions, Steiman pins, splinting, dressing changes, etc.
      • Communicate effectively with attending physicians, other medical teams, team members, and patients and their families.
      • Instructs and counsels patients and families.
      • May first assist in the operating room when necessary.
      • Other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisor/manager.
    • Demonstrates competence and skill in required tasks and procedures.
      • Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in required subspecialty.
      • Completes at least 50 hours of Category I CME every two years. Complete 16 hours per year or 32 hours in two years of trauma related CME.
      • Performs according to Maryland Board of Physician or Board of Nursing standards and expanded job description procedural protocols.
    • Facilitates excellence in quality assurance and the delivery of patient care as part of our High Reliability Organization.
      • Provides optimal quality of patient care while following safety guidelines,
      • Contributes to cohesive group relations; uses open communication to resolve problems in and between departments.
      • Demonstrates commitment to professional department and organizational core values
      • Follows Capital Region Health’s High Reliability Organization principles of patient safety, zero harm, professionalism, and mutual respect for patients, families, and coworkers.
    • Participates in APP Council meetings, Neuroscience team meetings, APP and Neuroscience team educational opportunities, and other learning opportunities as they arise.
    • Engages in leadership activities including but not limited to APP representation on committees, training and education of other APPs, or specific event or team.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • PAs: Bachelor’s degree, graduation from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program, and certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician’s Assistants are required. Candidate must hold an active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Physicians.

    • NPs: Bachelor’s degree, RN experience, and completion of Acute Nurse Practitioner degree. Candidate must hold an active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Nursing.

    • One year of orthopedic experience is preferred.

    • Credentialing must be obtained from UM Capital Region Health’s Medical Staff Office and maintenance of BLS /ACLS certification is required. ATLS certification preferred.

    • Salary is commensurate with clinical experience.

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Pay Range: $80.1 -$97.90

    Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

  • Locations
    Glen Burnie, MD • Largo, MD