Obstetrics Advanced Practice Provider

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 Practitioner to join Obstetrics team to meet increasing clinical demand at UM Capital Region Health located in its new state-of-the-art facility in Largo, MD.
Job specifics:

The APP will perform 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. Under the direction of a physician, the APP will:

• Evaluate and address medical problems specific to obstetric care,
• First assist in C-sections and GYN surgeries.
• Participate in emergency room/floor consults
• Effectively request consultation of other specialties when indicated,
• Demonstrates competence and skill while performing in the operating room/emergency room
• Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in the management of basic medical and post-op surgical problems, i.e., SOB, fever
• Maintains a list of in-house patients and makes rounds daily. Writes progress notes with appropriate updates regarding results of studies, notations regarding procedures and/or surgery and outline of therapeutic plan.
• Perform postpartum and post op follow up, admissions, and discharges
• Create diagnostically appropriate treatment plans,
• Document all medical evaluation, history, physical, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, and referrals consistent with The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards, and evidence-based standards of care. Maintains documentation compliant coding and billing.
• Function professionally on an interdisciplinary team,
• Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and communicates with specialties, APP directors, and medical director.

• Cross-cover additional services as experience permits.
• 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.
  • Performs according to Maryland BOP 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.

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. Candidates 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. Candidates must hold an active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Nursing.

• One year of OBGYN, 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.
• Salary is commensurate with clinical experience.

As a UMMS provider, you can expect:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME hours and CME allowance
• Retirement plan - 403-B with employer match

Be part of a rich tradition of Medicine while shaping the future of care delivery.
We are not accepting inquiries or solicitations from 3rd party recruiters/search firms.

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