Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Spine Program - Inpatient

Full Time

University of Maryland Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive care to patients presenting on our In-patient Orthopaedic Service.

The NP/PA performs examination, evaluation, assessment and interpretation of clinical data to provide care to the patients undergoing surgical treatment for bone fractures, degenerative joint diseases, osteomyelitis, and spinal procedures. Professional practice is in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team. Our Department of Orthopaedics serves as a referral center for patients in Maryland and beyond.

PrimaryResponsibilities:

• Interview patients for health history and perform physical examination
• Order and evaluate appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests
• Document H & P, progress notes, and treatment plans
• Act as liaison between patients and physicians to coordinate recommendedpatient care as well aspre- and post-operative care.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement meetings

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Education/Training Graduation from a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Bachelor's degree requiredORa Master of Science degree, with completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Experience Experience is preferred, but not necessary. New graduates are welcome to apply.
• License/Certification National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification. Current license with the Maryland Board of Physicians. ORRegistered and currently recorded with the Maryland Board of Nursing, and certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the area of specialization
• Must have CRNP - Acute Care or PA-C license

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license for the State of Maryland

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