Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Full-Time Clinical Role - Plastic Surgery

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

Frederick Health Medical Group (FHMG), a highly respected 160+ provider, multi-specialty medical group, is seeking a dedicated Advance Practice Provider (APP)—Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant—to join our growing, mission-driven organization. This role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a collaborative, team-based care environment, providing high-quality care to patients across the hospital setting with continuity through community outpatient follow-up.

If you are an APP who values teamwork, clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and professional growth, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while being supported by a strong physician partnership and an established health system.

About the Role

The Advanced Practice Provider functions in the role of clinician, consultant, educator, researcher, and serves as a resource to the physicians. The APP will also assist in the Operating Room as a First Assist under the supervision of a physician.

The APP will coordinate clinical services to provide consistent quality of care for patients in the healthcare setting, both clinic and hospital, and is responsible for providing evaluation and management of oncology and hematology services. Conducts physical examinations, provides treatment, and counsels patients and families.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive patient care including histories, physical exams, diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment plans
  • Counsel and educate patients and families using clear, compassionate, and culturally sensitive communication
  • Coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient settings to support continuity and optimal outcomes
  • Order and interpret appropriate labs, imaging, and consults with attention to quality, safety, and cost
  • Collaborate within a Care Team model to support high-risk patients, care planning, and self-management
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and workflow enhancements
  • Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Required Qualifications

Education & Licensure

  • Nurse Practitioner: Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program
  • Physician Assistant: Graduation from an accredited PA program
  • Active Maryland license (or ability to obtain)
  • Current DEA license and Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) license
  • Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or approved provider)
  • Unrestricted license with no history of suspension or revocation
  • Eligible for participation with all payers

Skills & Experience

  • Prior experience in Plastics preferred
  • Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence-based practice
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR experience preferred)
  • Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-based environment

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package.

Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family’s needs.

Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.

Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.

Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.

We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. The pay range may also vary based on specialty if applicable. Salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree (for Nurse Practitioners) or graduation from an accredited PA program (for Physician Assistants), along with an active Maryland license, DEA license, CDS license, and current BLS certification. Prior experience in Plastics is preferred, and strong clinical judgment with proficiency in EMRs is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsDiagnosisTreatment Planning

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 70% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-Term Income Replacement
Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off
403B retirement plan with employer match
Educational assistance program
Employee Assistance Program