Advanced Practice Provider: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) –Cardiac Surgery

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement with employer match

Generous PTO and holidays

CME allowance and paid CME time

Tuition remission/assistance

Malpractice tail coverage

Onboarding & mentorship

Career growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge research

Wellness programs & EAP

Employee discounts

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join its renowned cardiac surgery program. You will work with leading cardiac surgeons and a multidisciplinary team to provide high-level inpatient care and engage in ongoing clinical excellence.

New graduate APPs are welcome. The role includes 13-hour day shifts with rotating weekends and shared home call, offering strong mentorship and career growth in a large academic health system.

Qualifications

• Active Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license for Maryland.
• New graduate APPs are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient cardiac surgical care as part of the APP team.
• Collaborate with world-class cardiac surgeons and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Manage a rotating 13-hour day shift schedule with weekend coverage; share home call.
• Support cross-coverage for ambulatory care as needed.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Team-based care

Professional growth

Education

Maryland license as APRN/PA

Job description

Job Requirements Join one of the nation’s leading cardiac surgery programs at the

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‑time balance support
• Employee discounts and perks across University of Maryland programs and partners

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