Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Community Health

Company Description

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.

Job Description

Provides episodic clinical and medical care for patients seen in the Community Health settings. Consults with other physicians regarding treatment and management of community patients. Participates in Plan of Care development, evaluation and revision. Interacts with various adult patient populations. Provides medical care, health screenings, and education to community patients. 

• Completes physical assessments of patients specific to the patient’s chief complaint for the episodic visit.
• Establishes a medical diagnosis and plan for the short-term problem or the exacerbation of a chronic condition.
• Orders and interprets results of laboratory and/or diagnostic procedures.
• Develops and documents a medical plan of care for each patient in accordance with            results of the patient’s physical assessment, laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes appropriate medications for the treatment of common short-term illnesses and chronic stable diseases.
• Refers patients to appropriate licensed physicians and other health care providers for needed consults and additional medical treatment.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills appropriate to the age/developmental stage of the patient and family.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland Nurse Practitioner license as an adult, geriatric, or family nurse practitioner or current Maryland Physician Assistant licensure. 
• 2 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a hospital or ambulatory practice setting.
• Competent in providing comprehensive physical assessments and establishing medical diagnosis for common short-term or chronic stable health problems.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Possesses excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Able to provide own transportation. 

Additional Information

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

Compensation:

Pay Range: 54.42-81.64

Other Compensation (if applicable):

Please review 2026-2027 UMMS Benefits Guide.pdf

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University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health is a community based, not-for-profit system located in Harford County, Maryland, and dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in its communities through an integrated health delivery system that provides the highest quality of care to all.

Key services include:

• Kaufman Cancer Center
• Cardiovascular Care
• Orthopaedics
• Spine Care