Neurointerventional Radiology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Capital Region Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our neuroscience team with a primary focus in Neurointerventional Radiology. The role supports neurosurgery, neurocritical care, and elective neurosurgical services, with day shifts and opportunities for cross-coverage across neuroscience service lines.

Ideal candidates bring strong clinical judgment, collaborative skills, and commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Physicians (PA) or Maryland Board of Nursing (NP).
• For Nurse Practitioners: completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care to acutely and critically ill patients.
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Participate in daily patient rounds.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing and laboratory studies.
• Develop initial diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Assist with coordination and management of patients undergoing neurointerventional evaluation and treatment.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, procedures, and ongoing care.
• Perform suturing and wound care; assist in the operating room when needed.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program

Active Maryland license (PA/NP)

Job description

Job Requirements Advance Your Career in Neurointerventional RadiologyUniversity of Maryland Capital Region Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing neuroscience team with a primary focus in Neurointerventional Radiology (NIR).This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary neuroscience program supporting neurointerventional radiology, neurosurgery, neurocritical care, and elective neurosurgical services.The primary schedule for this position consists of Neurointerventional Radiology day shifts, providing an opportunity to build specialized expertise while collaborating closely with physicians, APPs, nurses, and other neuroscience professionals.You'll also receive training across the neuroscience team and may have opportunities to provide cross-coverage within other APP service lines in the specialty, expanding your clinical knowledge and procedural experience.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities include:

• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care to acutely and critically ill patients
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations
• Participate in daily patient rounds
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing and laboratory studies
• Develop initial diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with physicians
• Assist with the coordination and management of patients undergoing neurointerventional evaluation and treatment
• Communicate effectively with attending physicians, consulting services, nursing teams, patients, and families
• Educate and counsel patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedures, treatment plans, and ongoing care
• Perform therapeutic and advanced procedures within the provider's approved privileges and demonstrated competencies
• Provide suturing and wound care as clinically appropriate
• May first assist in the operating room when necessary
• Support continuity and full clinical coverage across the neuroscience service

Develop Advanced Neuroscience & Procedural Skills

This position offers the opportunity to build specialized clinical and procedural expertise within a comprehensive neuroscience program.

Depending on training, competency, and approved privileges, procedures may include:

• Placement and management of intracranial monitoring systems
• External ventricular drain (EVD) placement
• VP shunt taps
• Suturing
• Advanced wound care
• Other procedures included within the provider's approved delineation of privileges

You’ll work alongside a multifaceted team caring for patients across Neurointerventional Radiology, Neurocritical Care, Neurosurgery, and elective neurosurgical services.

Cross-Training & Collaboration

While your primary responsibility will be Neurointerventional Radiology day coverage, you’ll be trained to support the broader neuroscience team.Based on training, clinical needs, and scheduling requirements, you may also have opportunities to provide cross-coverage for other APP service lines within the specialty, separate from your regularly required shifts.This collaborative model provides an opportunity to broaden your clinical expertise while supporting comprehensive neuroscience coverage across UM Capital Region Health.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an APP who thrives in a collaborative, high-acuity environment and brings strong clinical judgment, initiative, and a commitment to exceptional patient care.Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong critical-thinking and clinical decision‑making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to effectively triage and manage multiple clinical priorities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
• Strong clinical and procedural skills
• Effective problem‑solving and crisis‑management abilities
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow‑through
• Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• Ability to build effective relationships with physicians, APPs, nurses, patients, families, and other members of the care team
• Dedication to patient safety, professionalism, mutual respect, and compassionate care
• Commitment to Quality & Patient Safety

Commitment to Quality & Patient SafetyAs part of UM Capital Region Health's commitment to becoming a High Reliability Organization, our APPs play an important role in advancing a culture of patient safety, zero harm, professionalism, and continuous improvement.You'll help identify potential risks, follow established clinical standards and protocols, and collaborate across disciplines to provide safe, high-quality patient care.

Grow as an Advanced Practice Provider

Our APPs are valued members of the clinical and organizational team. Professional development opportunities may include participation in:

• APP Council meetings
• Neuroscience team meetings
• APP and neuroscience educational programs
• Continuing education and professional development
• Organizational and clinical committees
• Quality and patient‑safety initiatives
• Training and education
• Mentorship of fellow APPs and other learners
• Service‑line and APP events and initiatives

Providers are expected to maintain applicable continuing education requirements, including 50 hours of Category I CME every two years, 32 hours of trauma‑related CME, and 16 hours of stroke‑related CME, as required for the position.

Qualifications

Physician Assistants

• Bachelor's degree required
• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current NCCPA certification
• Active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Physicians

Nurse Practitioners

• Bachelor's degree and prior RN experience
• Completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
• Active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Nursing

Additional Requirements

• At least one year of neurosurgery or neurocritical care experience preferred
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• ENLS and ATLS certification preferred
• Must successfully complete credentialing through the UM Capital Region Health Medical Staff Office
• Must meet applicable Maryland Board of Physicians or Maryland Board of Nursing standards and procedural protocols

Compensation is commensurate with clinical experience.

Bring Your Expertise to UM Capital Region Health

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