Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

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Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Job ID: REF39062K

Area of Interest: Advanced Practice Provider

Location: Towson,MD US

Hours of Work: 3 12 hour shifts/week

Job Facility: University Of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Rotating

Company Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine. 

Job Description

University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center (UMSJMC), a member of the University of Maryland Medical System and located in Towson, Maryland, has an excellent, full-time opportunity available for a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team.

Job Specifics:

  • Seeking a hardworking, detail-oriented NP/PA to work with a team of Pulmonary and Critical Care Providers.  
  • Applicants must have the ability to diagnose patients and implement a plan of care for acute and chronic health conditions in the intensive care unit.
  • Closed Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
  • 16 bed MSICU, 6 bed Intermediate Care Unit
  • Rotating schedule, including weekends, holidays, nights as required to meet 24/7 patient care needs. Full time nights available if preferred
  • CMS 5 Star, LeapFrog Grade “A” Hospital
  •  #1 Community Hospital in Maryland, US News and World Report

Qualifications

Education

  • 4 year / Bachelor’s Degree: Physician Assistant (Required)
  • Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Certification / Licensure / Registration

  • BLS Certification (Required)
  • HCCPA Re-certification exam every six years (Required)
  • Physician Assistant (Required)
  • Registration from Maryland State Board of Physician Quality Assurance (Required)

Experience and Skills

  • 0 – 1 year Physician Assistant (Required)
  • 2 – 4 years Physician Assistant (Preferred)

Required Skills: Strong critical care patient management experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills as well as effective written and oral communication skills. Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pay Range: $59 – $80

Shift differentials 

Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

Tags: PA, PA-C, Phys Asst, APP, CC, NP, Nurse Practitioner

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