Sickle Cell Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package (medical, dental, VSP

Retirement plan

Generous PTO

CME allowance and time

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

University of Maryland Capital Region Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to deliver comprehensive sickle cell care with a multidisciplinary team in Prince George's County. The role emphasizes health equity, education, and leadership development.

You'll work across outpatient and inpatient settings, collaborating with hematologists, nurses, social workers, and pharmacists to improve patient outcomes while practicing at the top of your license.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
• Active Maryland RN and APRN license (or eligible).
• BLS and ACLS certification (or ability to obtain).
• Graduate of an ARC‑PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA Certification.
• Active Maryland PA license (or eligible).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care for individuals living with sickle cell disease.
• Evaluate and manage patients presenting in sickle cell crisis.
• Perform emergency department and inpatient consultations.
• Round on hospitalized patients receiving sickle cell care.
• Manage chronic disease and preventive health maintenance.
• Coordinate chronic transfusion management.
• Provide evidence-based chronic pain management and opioid stewardship.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing.
• Prescribe medications and manage refills.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and treatment plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and community resources.
• Collaborate with physicians and specialty teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and quality standards while practicing at the top of your license.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program

MD/RN license in Maryland

BLS/ACLS certification

ARC‑PA Accredited PA program

NCCPA Certification

Maryland PA license

Job description

Job Requirements

Make a Difference. Change Lives. Be the Provider Patients Remember.

Are you looking for a career where you can build meaningful relationships with patients while practicing at the top of your license? Join the University of Maryland Capital Region Health as an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) and become part of an innovative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to transforming care for patients living with sickle cell disease throughout Prince George's County.

This is more than an APP position—it's an opportunity to improve health equity, advocate for an underserved population, and become an expert in comprehensive sickle cell care.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

As Part Of Our Growing Sickle Cell Program, You'll Receive Extensive Training And Work Across Every Aspect Of Patient Care, Including

• Outpatient Sickle Cell Clinic
• Inpatient Hematology Consult Service
• Infusion Center
• Continuity Care Clinic
• Weekend Telehealth Coverage (grant-supported)
• Cross-training opportunities within additional specialty APP service lines

Every day offers something different, giving you the chance to continually grow your clinical expertise while making a lasting impact on patients and families.

What You'll Do

You'll work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team of hematologists, APPs, nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, pharmacists, and community health workers to deliver exceptional patient-centered care.

Responsibilities Include

• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care for individuals living with sickle cell disease
• Evaluate and manage patients presenting in sickle cell crisis
• Perform emergency department and inpatient consultations
• Round on hospitalized patients receiving sickle cell care
• Manage chronic disease and preventive health maintenance
• Coordinate chronic transfusion management
• Provide evidence-based chronic pain management and opioid stewardship
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing
• Prescribe medications and manage refills
• Educate patients and families on disease management and treatment plans
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and community resources
• Collaborate with physicians and specialty teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation and quality standards while practicing at the top of your license

We're Looking for Someone Who...

• Enjoys building long‑term patient relationships
• Is passionate about serving diverse and underserved communities
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment
• Enjoys both inpatient and outpatient medicine
• Values compassion, advocacy, and clinical excellence
• Wants opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and professional growth

Professional Development

At UM Capital Region Health, we invest in our APPs.

You'll Have Opportunities To

• Participate in APP Council and leadership initiatives
• Mentor future APPs and healthcare learners
• Attend educational conferences and specialty training
• Cross‑train with additional specialty service lines
• Complete CME with organizational support
• Expand procedural and clinical expertise

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioners

• Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
• Active Maryland RN and APRN license (or eligible)
• BLS and ACLS certification (or ability to obtain)

Physician Assistants

• Graduate of an ARC‑PA accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA Certification
• Active Maryland PA license (or eligible)
• BLS and ACLS certification (or ability to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of Sickle Cell, Hematology, Hospital Medicine, Oncology, Internal Medicine, or other relevant acute caring experience preferred
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Passion for providing compassionate, equitable patient care

Credentialing through the UM Capital Region Health Medical Staff Office is required.

Salary is commensurate with clinical experience.

Why UM Capital Region Health?

As part of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), you'll enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement savings plans
• Generous paid time off
• CME allowance and paid CME time
• Collaborative physician‑led practice
• Career advancement opportunities throughout UMMS
• A culture built on teamwork, respect, innovation, and excellence

Please review 2026-2027 UMMS Benefits Guide.pdf

Located in Largo, Maryland, UM Capital Region Health offers convenient access to Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and the greater Baltimore region while serving one of Maryland's fastest‑growing and most diverse communities.

If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we'd love to meet you.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Maryland Medical System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Third-Party Recruitment Notice

The University of Maryland Medical System and its affiliated entities do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party agencies or search firms. Agencies must have an active, fully executed agreement with UMMS Talent Acquisition before submitting candidates. Unsolicited resumes submitted without an executed agreement will become the property of UMMS, and no placement fee will be paid.