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MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Daytime Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Hospital Medicine

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeBaltimore, MD, USA$90 - $100 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completion of a physician assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant and current PA-C designation.
  • Completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program and current Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification.
  • At least 2 years of related experience.
  • Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive inpatient care, including histories, physical exams, assessment of acute and chronic conditions, and development of evidence-based treatment plans.
  • Document progress notes, admission and discharge summaries, and update electronic medical records to reflect patient status, treatment, and procedures performed.
  • Order, review, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies, adjust medications as indicated, and communicate significant findings to the attending physician and care team.
  • Collaborate with attending physicians, consulting specialists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize outcomes.
  • Participate in clinical decision-making, including triaging patient concerns, managing emergent events, and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
  • Provide patient education, emotional support, and counseling to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
  • Coordinate admissions, transfers, consults, and discharges to facilitate patient flow, acting as a liaison between patients, physicians, and other departments.
  • Maintain compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations, infection control protocols, and safety standards, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
  • Provide mentorship and support to nursing staff and other team members, contributing to education and team-based patient care.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$29M
Headquarters
Columbia, MD
Founded
1999

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