Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) Full-Time Hospital-Based Clinical Role - Urology

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 Urology Advanced Practice Provider serves as a trusted clinician and clinical resource, working collaboratively with urologists and multidisciplinary hospital teams to evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic urologic conditions.

A primary focus of this position is responding to and assisting with urology consultations from the Emergency Department and inpatient services, completing initial patient assessments, developing care recommendations in collaboration with the urologist, and facilitating appropriate diagnostic testing, treatment, procedures, and follow-up.

The APP will also assist with inpatient rounding, postoperative care, discharge planning, and coordination with the outpatient urology practice to promote continuity of care and timely follow-up.

This role combines clinical autonomy with direct physician collaboration and provides an opportunity to develop advanced expertise in the evaluation and management of hospitalized patients with urologic conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to and evaluate urology consultations from the Emergency Department, hospitalists, and other inpatient services
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations focused on acute and chronic urologic conditions
• Present findings and collaborate with the urologist to develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans
• Evaluate and assist in the management of common urologic conditions, including urinary retention, hematuria, urinary tract obstruction, nephrolithiasis, urinary tract infections, and other acute urologic presentations
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory studies, imaging, and diagnostic testing in collaboration with the supervising urologist
• Perform appropriate bedside urologic procedures within the APP’s training, competency, privileges, and scope of practice
• Assist with difficult urinary catheter placement and management of urinary drainage devices as clinically appropriate
• Participate in daily inpatient rounding and management of hospitalized urology patients
• Provide postoperative evaluation and ongoing care for patients following urologic procedures and surgery
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in clinical condition to the urologist and multidisciplinary care team
• Coordinate discharge planning, patient education, and outpatient follow-up with the urology practice
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, medications, and follow-up care
• Collaborate closely with Emergency Department physicians, hospitalists, nursing, case management, and other clinical teams to facilitate timely and efficient patient care
• Support appropriate escalation of urgent or emergent urologic conditions to the attending urologist
• Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, clinical workflow, and patient experience initiatives

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 Urology or Surgical sub-specialty or acute care preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills with the ability to recognize conditions requiring urgent physician intervention
• Interest in developing specialized knowledge and procedural competency in urologic care
• 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.