Advanced Practice Provider: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – Orthopaedic Trauma - Full Time
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Job Description
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Step into one of the most dynamic and high-acuity trauma environments in the country. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Orthopaedic Trauma team.
This is an opportunity to practice at the forefront of trauma care—supporting patients from the moment of admission through recovery and discharge. As part of a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional, life-changing care to patients with complex orthopaedic injuries from across Maryland and beyond.
In this role, you’ll work side-by-side with leading trauma and orthopaedic specialists in an environment where every day brings meaningful impact, clinical challenge, and professional growth.
Primary Responsibilities
- Interview patients for health history and perform physical examination
- Order and evaluate appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests
- Document H & P, progress notes, and treatment plans
- Act as liaison between patients and physicians to coordinate recommended patient care as well as pre- and post-operative care.
- Caring for patients in both the clinic and hospital setting.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement meetings
Work Experience
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license for the State of Maryland
Benefits
At the University of Maryland Medical Center, we are committed to supporting our team members both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to promote well-being, career growth, and financial security.
Our Benefits Include
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
- Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave
- Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
Tuition Assistance and Continuing Education Support
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities across the University of Maryland Medical System
- Employee wellness programs and mental health resources
- Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Access to discounted services, programs, and community resources
We believe in investing in our people so they can thrive—at work, at home, and in their communities.
Key Responsibilities
The provider will interview patients, perform physical exams, and order diagnostic tests while coordinating care between patients and physicians. They will also document treatment plans and participate in multidisciplinary quality improvement meetings.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license for the State of Maryland. The role requires the ability to work in a high-acuity trauma environment providing both clinic and hospital-based care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Advanced Practice Provider: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – Orthopaedic Trauma - Full Time at University of Maryland Medical System a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (NP) — ranked against 130 active Orthopedic Surgery (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 50% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
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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