Job Description
Company Description
Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George's County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George's County residents.
Job Description
University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a physician-led, internationally recognized healthcare system offering uniquely rewarding careers in major Maryland marketplaces. Create your future in a healthcare setting that is right for you and your practice. Become part of something greater by applying your experience, input, and leadership—as a clinician and healthcare expert.
UM, Capital Region, a member of the University of Maryland Medical System is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Orthopedics team at UM Capital Region Health located in its new state-of-the-art facility in Largo, MD.
Job Specifics:
* Join a multifaceted team that covers orthopedic patients in both the inpatient setting and outpatient orthopedic clinic.
* Advanced Practice Practitioner's (APP) primary role will be the 24-hour inpatient coverage.
* The APP will be trained to cover all aspects of the orthopedic team including inpatient day and outpatient clinic coverage.
* The APP will have the opportunity to train and cross cover other APP lead service lines.
* Help ensure full coverage of the neuroscience clinical schedule.
* Performs routine and expanded job descriptions as listed in the provider's delegation agreement on file with the Maryland Board of Physicians or Maryland Board of Nursing.
* In collaboration with the physician care team, the APP will:
* Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services to critically ill patients.
* Obtain medical histories, examine patients, complete rounds daily, place orders and interprets tests, makes initial diagnoses, and orders treatments.
* Initiates appropriate evaluation and emergency management in emergency situations.
* Administer therapeutic procedures such as joint reductions, Steiman pins, splinting, dressing changes, etc.
* Communicate effectively with attending physicians, other medical teams, team members, and patients and their families.
* Instructs and counsels patients and families.
* May first assist in the operating room when necessary.
* Other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisor/manager.
* Demonstrates competence and skill in required tasks and procedures.
* Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in required subspecialty.
* Completes at least 50 hours of Category I CME every two years. Complete 16 hours per year or 32 hours in two years of trauma 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,
* Contributes to cohesive group relations; uses open communication to resolve problems in and between departments.
* Demonstrates commitment to professional department and organizational core values
* Follows Capital Region Health's High Reliability Organization principles of patient safety, zero harm, professionalism, and mutual respect for patients, families, and coworkers.
* Participates in APP Council meetings, Neuroscience team meetings, APP and Neuroscience team educational opportunities, and other learning opportunities as they arise.
* Engages in leadership activities including but not limited to APP representation on committees, training and education of other APPs, or specific event or team.
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 orthopedic 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
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Pay Range: $80.1 -$97.90
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