University of Maryland Medical System

Spine Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

University of Maryland Medical System • $106K — $172K *
Towson, MD 21204In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree for NPs (Acute Care NP certification) or PAs (Physician Assistant degree) required.
  • Current state license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.
  • BLS certification required prior to providing patient care.
  • DEA and CDS eligibility is necessary.
  • 1-2 years of spine surgery care experience preferred; new graduates are considered.

Responsibilities

  • Manage pre-and post-operative patients in the office and hospital.
  • First assist in surgical operations alongside the spine surgery team.
  • Coordinate patient care throughout the clinical pathway.
  • Provide comprehensive evaluations and follow-up care.
  • Participate in night and weekend call duties.

Benefits

  • Join a highly-ranked CMS 5-Star and Leapfrog Grade 'A' hospital.
  • Be part of a well-established inpatient Spine Surgery team.
  • Opportunity to work in a competitive healthcare system.
  • Work under the mentorship of experienced surgeons and advanced practice providers.
Full Job Description
Job Requirements
Job Description

University of Maryland Joseph Medical Center (UM-SJMC), a member hospital of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has an immediate opening for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their inpatient Spine Surgery team of 4 surgeons and 6 APPs. This position manages patients pre-and post-spine surgery both in the office, peri-operatively in the hospital, including first-assisting in the OR.
  • M-F (office hours, First Assisting in OR), night and weekend call
  • 1-2 years of Spine surgery care experience highly preferred
  • NP's must have Acute Care certification & RNFA
  • Will consider new graduates
  • Competitive base salary, including malpractice insurance
  • SJMC is a CMS 5-Star, Leapfrog Grade 'A' hospital and ranked the #1 community hospital in Maryland by the U.S. News and World Report.
  • This is an outstanding opportunity to join an excellent institution, healthcare system, and team.


Qualifications

Education and Experience
  1. For NPs, Master of Science degree with completion of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program required. For PA's, Master's degree Physician Assistant required.
  2. Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required. NPs must hold Acute Care NP certification
  3. Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care is required.
  4. DEA and CDS eligible

Additional Information

Compensation:

About University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland. It is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. It is a private, not-for-profit organization that operates 13 hospitals and has more than 28,000 employees. The University of Maryland Medical System was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization. It has academic affiliations with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The system is governed by a Board of Directors, which is responsible for the system's strategic direction and oversight. The University of Maryland Medical System is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective health care services to the people of Maryland.
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Size
28,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$4.4 billion
NASDAQ
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