Sr Physician Assistant - Critical Care Resuscitation Unit

University of Maryland Medical Center

The University of Maryland Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Physician Assistant I to join our Critical Care Resuscitation Unit (CCRU). This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a high-acuity, academic medical environment that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence in patient care.

The successful candidate will provide advanced clinical care, participate in interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to the mission of delivering world-class critical care services. This role offers strong professional development opportunities within a leading academic medical system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in a critical care setting
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Manage complex and high-acuity patients within the CCRU
• Participate in clinical decision-making and care coordination
• Engage in quality improvement, education, and academic initiatives
• Support evidence-based practice within a fast-paced critical care environment

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of Physician Assistant experience (critical care experience strongly preferred)
• Active Maryland Physician Assistant license in good standing
• National board certification (NCCPA) required
• NPI, DEA, and CDS registration required
• Current BLS (Healthcare Provider) and ACLS certification required
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with appropriate Maryland Board attestation
• Advanced clinical practice preparation required

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a nationally recognized academic medical center and contribute to a high-performing critical care team. The CCRU provides a dynamic environment where advanced practice providers play a vital role in delivering life-saving care.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off plus 5 additional sick days annually (Maryland Safe and Sick Leave)
• Retirement and savings plans
• Employee discount programs (travel, fitness, entertainment, dining, and more)

Relocation Assistance:

Provided through a third-party relocation vendor, including support for eligible expenses and reimbursement coordination.

CME Support:

As part of an academic medical center, UMMC offers extensive continuing education opportunities, including:

• CME-accredited conferences, grand rounds, and internal learning programs
• $2,200 annual CME allowance
• 40 hours of paid time off for educational activities
• Reimbursement for DEA and CDS licensing fees (department-dependent support may apply)

Malpractice Coverage:

Provided through MMCIP (Maryland Medical Comprehensive Insurance Plan), including tail coverage with limits of $10M per claim / $45M aggregate.

University of Maryland Medical Center is the Medical System's flagship academic medical center. The hospital provides comprehensive care for the West Baltimore community and tertiary care for Maryland and the surrounding areas.

Key services include:

• R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
• UM Golisano Children's Hospital
• UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Transplant
• Heart and Vascular
• Neurosciences and Stroke
• Time-Sensitive Critical Care
• Women's Health

UMMC’s downtown and midtown campuses together provide more than $318 million a year in services that benefit our community.

The food pantries supported more than 350 families by providing free, healthy food to patients who are food insecure. The mobile market provides access to low cost produce to employees and the community.

The diabetes prevention program screens at risk individuals and refers to diabetes and prevention programs. Community based blood pressure hubs screen for hypertension and provide on-going follow up.

In 2024, more than 250 West Baltimore residents were hired through UMMC’s Career Academy and nearly 100 students from city schools participated in training programs.