Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Critical Care
Practice independently without physician oversight.
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Job Description
About the Role
Join University of Maryland Medical System as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Critical Care in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will manage and treat hospital-based patients, predominantly in the IMC but will occasionally cover in the ICU.
- will be a member of the critical care team whose predominant focus would be IMC level patients with high medical complexity.
- should be comfortable caring for higher acuity patients.
- manage and treat hospital-based patients, predominantly in the IMC but will occasionally cover in the ICU.
Requirements
- APP Job Specifics: The APP will manage and treat hospital-based patients, predominantly in the IMC but will occasionally cover in the ICU.
- The APP will be a member of the critical care team whose predominant focus would be IMC level patients with high medical complexity.
- Provider should be comfortable caring for higher acuity patients.
Benefits & Compensation
- National certification in the area specialty and licensed by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
- NPI number, DEA and CDS required.
- Credentialing through the Maryland Board as well as the health system in the provision of advanced practice skills.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join University of Maryland Medical System as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Critical Care.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Primary Care position at University of Maryland Medical System is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Critical Care Management, Acute Care, Central Lines, Intubations, Crisis Management, Problem-solving, Quality Improvement, Resource Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: Manage and treat hospital-based patients primarily in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) and occasionally in the ICU. Perform procedural skills such as central lines and intubations with physician support.
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Malpractice Insurance With Tail Coverage, Paid Time Off, CME Leave, CME Allowance, 403B Retirement Plan With Employer Match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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