Orthopedic Physician Assistant

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