General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

About this Job:

MedStar Medical Group offers a uniquely rewarding career in a major marketplace. Shape your future in health care in the kind of setting that’s right for you and your practice. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input, and leadership — as a clinician and healthcare expert.

The General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider is a key member of the surgical team, providing high-quality, comprehensive care to surgical patients under the supervision of four attending surgeons. This role requires a hard-working, dedicated professional to manage the inpatient surgical service, ensuring seamless continuity of care from admission to discharge. The APP acts as a vital liaison between the surgeons, the nursing staff, and other multidisciplinary colleagues.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consultations & Admissions: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of new consults in the Emergency Department and on medical floors. Perform detailed history and physical (H&P) exams, establish diagnoses, and initiate surgical management plans.
• Inpatient Rounding: Perform daily morning rounds on all surgical patients. Monitor clinical status, review laboratory and diagnostic imaging, and adjust treatment plans in collaboration with the attending surgeons.
• Documentation: Maintain timely and accurate electronic medical records (EMR), including admission orders, daily progress notes, consult notes, and discharge summaries.
• Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for the surgical service. Provide regular, concise updates to the 4 attending surgeons and collaborate effectively with hospitalists, intensivists, and nursing staff.
• Clinical Procedures: Perform bedside procedures as needed (e.g., wound debridement, suture/staple removal, incision and drainage, and drain management).
• Patient Education: Discuss surgical diagnoses, proposed procedures, and post-operative care plans with patients and their families to ensure informed consent and high satisfaction.

 

Job Requirements:

• Completion and graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
• CPR certification required
• 1-2 years inpatient experience - preferred

As a MedStar Medical Group clinician, you can expect:

• A competitive salary and signing bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME leave and CME allowance
• Retirement saving plans – 403(b) with % employer match

Be a part of a nationally recognized health system and the largest provider of health services in the Baltimore/Washington region. With our vast resources and capabilities at your disposal, you can expand your clinical expertise. Enjoy a rich career and a quality of life unique to Baltimore and the Mid-Atlantic region, which features a mix of urban, suburban, and rural communities.

MedStar Health is a 501c(3) organization.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Yr.