Job DescriptionJoin a multifaceted team that covers Acute Care Surgery and Trauma (ACES – Acute Care and Emergency Services) that, in collaboration with the attending on call, is responsible for the comprehensive care, and medical management of the trauma and general surgery patient from arrival, admission, transfer, and discharge.Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) will be trained to cover all aspects of the ACES team.Cover other subspecialties as needed.The APP will have the opportunity to cross cover other APP lead service lines.This position is responsible for on-call, day coverage. As a full-time position, this APP will be responsible for seven 11-hour shifts per two-week pay period.Performs routine and expanded job descriptions as listed in the provider's delegation agreement on file with our Medical Staff Office and compliant with the Maryland Board of Physicians or Maryland Board of Nursing regulations.In collaboration with the attending physician on call, the APP will:Demonstrates competence and skill in required tasks and procedures.Obtain medical histories, examines patients, rounds daily, orders and interprets tests, makes initial diagnoses, and orders treatments. Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in required the management of basic medical and post-op surgical problems, i.e., SOB, fever.Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services to critically ill patients.Communicate effectively with attending physicians, other medical teams, team members, and patients and their families.Instructs and counsels patients and families.Administer therapeutic procedures such as suturing, chest tube placement, central and peripheral line placement, and wound care.May first assist in the operating room when necessary.Maintain required continuing education requirementsCompletes at least 50 hours of Category I CME every two years. Complete 32 hours of trauma related CME and 16 hours of stroke 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,Maintains a procedure complication rate less than the national average.Contributes to cohesive group relations; uses open communication to resolve problems in and between departments.Demonstrates commitment to professional department and organizational core values.Company Description

UM Capital Region, a member of the University of Maryland Medical System is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Acute Care Surgery/ Trauma team at UM Capital Region Medical located in its new state-of-the-art facility in Largo, MD.

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 surgical, emergency, or critical care 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

As a UMMS provider, you can expect:

Competitive SalaryMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid malpractice insuranceGenerous paid time offCME hours and CME allowanceRetirement plan – 403-B with employer match

Be part of a rich tradition of Medicine while shaping the future of care delivery.

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