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 theUniversity of Maryland Medical Systemis looking for anAdvanced Practice Practitioner, Acute Care Surgery/Traumato meet increasing clinical demand at UM Capital Region Medical located in its new state-of-the-art facility in Largo, MD.
Under the direction of a supervising physician, the APP provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services to patients, obtains medical histories, examines patients, orders and interprets tests, makes initial diagnoses, and orders treatments, administers therapeutic procedures such as suturing, chest tube placement, central/peripheral line placement, and wound care, instructs and counsels patients, and assists with surgical procedures.
The acute care surgery/trauma APP is responsible for the comprehensive, critical care, and medical management of the patient from admission, transfer, and discharge. They participate in the full scope of the perioperative spectrum as well, including critical care, med/surg care, perioperative care, consults, surgical first assisting, history and physicals, clinic, and any other duties in support of the trauma and acute care surgery practice.
This position is responsible for on-call, 24 hr. coverage. As a full-time position, this APP will be responsible for three 24-hour shifts per pay period.
Job specifics:
University of Maryland Capital Region Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving the citizens of Prince George's County and the surrounding area.
Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare services in partnership with our community.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.