Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiac Surgery

Job Requirements

Join one of the nation’s leading cardiac surgery programs at the University of Maryland Medical Center, a high-volume academic medical center renowned for complex and innovative cardiac surgical care. As a member of our Advanced Practice Provider team, you will work alongside world-class cardiac surgeons and a collaborative multidisciplinary team, managing a diverse and challenging patient population in an environment that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and team-based care. This is an exceptional opportunity for APPs who are passionate about cardiac surgery and committed to delivering the highest standard of patient care. New graduate APPs are welcome to apply. 

This position is in the Cardiac Surgery department in an inpatient setting, with some cross coverage for ambulatory care. This position operates on a rotating schedule of 13-hour day shifts, including rotating weekend coverage. Home call coverage is shared on a rotating basis among team members.

Work Experience

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary with shift differentials and call coverage opportunities

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) effective early in employment

• Retirement plans including 403(b) with employer match and additional savings options

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plus paid holidays

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid CME time

• Tuition remission/assistance through the University of Maryland system for you and eligible dependents

• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided

• Robust onboarding and mentorship programs, with strong support for new graduate APPs

• Career growth opportunities within a large academic health system, including leadership and specialty advancement pathways

• Access to cutting-edge research and academic collaboration opportunities

• Wellness programs, employee assistance resources, and work-life balance support

• Employee discounts and perks across University of Maryland programs and partners

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

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.