Vascular & Thoracic AP: Advanced Practice Leader

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid malpractice insurance

Generous paid time off

CME hours and CME allowance

Retirement plan – 403-B with employer

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is seeking an Advanced Practice Practitioner to join a vascular and thoracic surgery team in Maryland. The APP will be trained to cover all aspects of vascular/thoracic care and may cross-cover other APP-led service lines.

Collaboration with physicians and multi-disciplinary teams is essential to deliver high‑quality patient care. The role emphasizes diagnostic and therapeutic duties, daily rounds, procedures, and patient-family communication, with

Qualifications

• Active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Physicians or Nursing.
• Appendix: PA or NP credentials as required for vascular/thoracic coverage.
• Experience in vascular or thoracic surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care to critically ill patients.
• Obtain histories, examine patients, round daily, order tests, and interpret results.
• Coordinate with physicians and teams; communicate with families.
• Assist in procedures and participate in operating room when needed.
• Maintain quality assurance and adhere to safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Independent initiative

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Acute Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is seeking an Advanced Practice Practitioner to join a vascular and thoracic surgery team in Maryland. The APP will be trained to cover all aspects of vascular/thoracic care and may cross-cover other APP-led service lines.

Collaboration with physicians and multi-disciplinary teams is essential to deliver high‑quality patient care. The role emphasizes diagnostic and therapeutic duties, daily rounds, procedures, and patient-family communication, with