Orthopaedic Surgery - Spine Job at University of Maryland Medical System in Towson, MD

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

University of Maryland Joseph Medical Center (UM-SJMC), a member hospital of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has an immediate opening for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their inpatient Spine Surgery team of 4 surgeons and 6 APPs. This position manages patients pre-and post-spine surgery both in the office, peri-operatively in the hospital, including first-assisting in the OR.

• M-F (office hours, First Assisting in OR), night and weekend call
• 1-2 years of Spine surgery care experience highly preferred
• NP’s must have Acute Care certification & RNFA
• Will consider new graduates
• Competitive base salary, including malpractice insurance
• SJMC is a CMS 5-Star, Leapfrog Grade ‘A’ hospital and ranked the #1 community hospital in Maryland by the U.S. News and World Report.
• This is an outstanding opportunity to join an excellent institution, healthcare system, and team.

Education and Experience

1. For NPs, Master of Science degree with completion of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program required. For PA’s, Master's degree Physician Assistant required.
2. Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required. NPs must hold Acute Care NP certification
3. Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care is required.
4. DEA and CDS eligible

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