Orthopedic Physician Assistant
University of Maryland Medical System

Job Description
Orthopedic Advanced Practice providers will:

• Daily rounding for primary orthopedic patients
• Emergency Department consultations: evaluate, order labs and other studies as needed, aspirate joints, fracture reductions and splinting/casting
• Osteoporosis liaison: identify patients with fragility fracture, initiate bone health evaluations and refer to osteoporosis clinic for follow up care.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons.
• 8 hour shifts, one day per week
• No call coverage, weekend or after hours.
• Physician and APP friendly, collaborative work environment

As a UMMS provider, you can expect:

• Market leading compensation with generous bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME leave and CME allowance
• Retirement plan - 403-B with employer match
• Complimentary loan repayment consultation

Be part of a rich tradition of Medicine while shaping the future of care delivery.

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center - named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state's busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another.

The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we're home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland's health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

Company Description
Baltimore Washington Medical Center (BWMC), a member of the University of Maryland Medical System, and a leading provider of orthopedic care providing state of the art care to restore our patient's quality of life and mobility. We are looking for an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner to join our inpatient team in Glen Burnie, MD.

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree with completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.
• Board Certification Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Ideal candidate will have proven experience working with orthopedic patients as an NP.
• New Graduates are welcome to apply, must be able to commit to two full weeks of orientation and training.
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner required.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
• Current NRP and PALS certifications
• DEA and CDS eligible.

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

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