Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology – Frederick, Maryland

Unified Women's Healthcare Eldersburg, MD

1 week ago

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

$105,000 - $145,000 / year

Overview Nurse Practitioner – OB/GYN Location: Carroll County, Maryland Position: Full-Time Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Starting Salary: $105,000 annually plus Production Bonus We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Practitioner to join our OB/GYN team in Carroll County. This is a full-time, office-based position providing comprehensive care to women throughout all stages of life. The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with our physicians and clinical team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive outpatient environment. Position Responsibilities Provide outpatient care to both obstetric and gynecologic patients Conduct routine OB visits and prenatal follow-up care Perform annual well-woman examinations and preventive health screenings Evaluate and manage common gynecologic concerns Provide contraceptive counseling and family-planning services Educate patients regarding treatment plans, preventive care, and women's health Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing Collaborate closely with physicians and other members of the clinical care team Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record Schedule This is a full-time, Monday through Friday position , with regular office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM . Compensation & Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match Life insurance Qualifications Current Nurse Practitioner licensure or eligibility for licensure in Maryland Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Current national board certification Strong clinical, communication, and patient-care skills Interest in women's health, obstetrics, and gynecology Previous OB/GYN or women's health experience preferred We are looking for a provider who values building strong relationships with patients and enjoys working as part of a collaborative clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established women's health practice with a consistent weekday schedule and comprehensive benefits. About Unified Women’s Healthcare is affiliated with the largest, physician-owned Ob-Gyn practice network in the nation, with more than 900 affiliated practices and 2,500 providers in 17 states and Washington DC. Choose an opportunity from dozens of cities; urban to rural. The national footprint of our medical affiliates provides candidates with a variety of practice settings and career opportunities that will fit their professional practice goals. As a provider practicing with a medical affiliate in the Unified network, you will see the benefit of being affiliated with a large, national women’s healthcare company while knowing that governance and clinical decision-making remains the exclusive domain of providers. We are advocates for the Ob-Gyn medical affiliates in our network, advancing the business of medicine so they can focus solely on the practice of medicine. We help our medical affiliates both innovate and expand while providing tools, training, support, and additional practice resources. Our medical affiliate is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Keywords: nurse practitioner, women's health, OB/GYN #LI-Onsite Compensation Minimum USD $105,000.00/Yr. Compensation Maximum USD $145,000.00/Yr.

Nurse Practitioner – Wound & Primary Care at Home | $15K Sign-On

Overview Meritus Health is building a high-autonomy house-calls program for patients who need wound care and longitudinal primary care in their homes and in our Home Health clinic. We’re looking for a Nurse Practitioner who wants to own their panel, practice at the top of license, and be the clinical backbone of this model. Role Summary In this role, you will provide in-home visits for wound care and primary care, with the potential for some clinic-based sessions at our Home Health department location. You will manage a defined panel of patients, coordinate with Home Health nurses and physicians, and have significant day-to-day independence in how you structure your schedule and care plans. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive in-home primary care: history, physical exam, diagnosis, and ongoing management of chronic and acute conditions. Deliver wound care in the home and clinic, including assessment, debridement (within scope), dressing selection, and application of advanced therapies. Develop and own individualized care plans for your patient panel, with an emphasis on preventing avoidable ED visits and hospitalizations. Perform periodic clinic sessions at the Home Health location for follow-up, new consults, and procedures best done in a clinic setting. Coordinate closely with Home Health nurses, PT/OT, and referring physicians to ensure seamless transitions and aligned treatment plans. Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostics; adjust treatment based on results and patient goals. Prescribe medications, wound therapies, and durable medical equipment within scope and state regulations. Educate patients and caregivers on wound care, chronic disease management, medication adherence, and preventive health. Document promptly and accurately in the EMR, including clear care plans and communication with the broader care team. Participate in case reviews/huddles with the Home Health and medical teams to review panel outcomes and refine protocols. What We’re Looking For Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Family or Adult-Gerontology) in Maryland, with prescriptive authority (or eligibility). Minimum 2–3 years of experience in primary care, home-based care, wound care, or similar high-acuity outpatient setting. Comfort working independently in the field while collaborating tightly with an interdisciplinary team. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for house calls within our service area. How This Role Is Structured You will own a panel of patients attributed to you, with defined visit frequency based on clinical need and program protocols. Mix of home visits and clinic time; precise ratio can be tailored based on patient demand and your strengths. Embedded support from Home Health nurses, scheduling staff, and collaborating physicians within Meritus Medical Group. Caring for Our Team We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role. Happy to Help At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

2 weeks ago

Nurse Practitioner - Neurology

📍 Meritus Neurology | Hagerstown, MD Meritus Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join Meritus Neurology in Hagerstown. In this primarily outpatient role, you will care for adults with neurological conditions and support inpatient consultations while working closely with neurologists, nurses, and office staff. Position Highlights Primarily outpatient adult neurology practice Inpatient neurology consult support Collaboration with experienced neurologists and a dedicated care team Opportunity to coordinate care with Meritus Medical Center’s Stroke Center Established referral network and access to supporting services Clinical Practice Evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, provide follow-up care, and educate patients and families. The practice cares for people with conditions such as migraine, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, neuropathy, dementia, tremor, and other neurological concerns. You will partner with the neurology team and referring clinicians to help patients navigate ongoing care across outpatient and hospital settings. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Current or eligible Maryland Nurse Practitioner licensure National board certification Neurology experience preferred; strong adult medicine experience will also be considered Why Join Meritus Neurology? Meritus Neurology emphasizes responsive, coordinated care. You’ll work alongside physicians, nurses, and office staff who collaborate to understand patients’ concerns and connect them with appropriate treatment. Interested in joining the team? Apply to connect with the Meritus Health recruitment team.

1 week ago

Nurse Practitioner - Precision Health

Meritus Personal Health Institute (MPHI) About the Meritus Personal Health Institute Meritus Health is launching the Meritus Personal Health Institute (MPHI) — a first-of-its-kind population health and precision medicine initiative rooted in the rural communities of Western Maryland. Backed by a $24M initial investment , MPHI will enroll approximately 10,000 residents in a longitudinal program combining whole genome sequencing, advanced laboratory testing and imaging, pharmacogenomics, metabolic profiling, personalized health coaching, and comprehensive preventive health assessments — at no cost to the patient . The aspirational goal is to increase healthy life expectancy in rural Maryland by three years , while establishing Meritus Health as a national model for rural precision health. Position Overview The Nurse Practitioner will be an integral member of the MPHI clinical team, working closely with the Medical Director, APPs, health coaches, technicians, navigators, researchers, and physicians across Meritus Health. This role will provide advanced practice clinical care throughout the participant journey, including comprehensive health assessments, interpretation and application of advanced diagnostic information, preventive health planning, risk-factor management, and longitudinal follow-up. The NP will help translate the program's precision-health data into practical, personalized recommendations that participants and their primary care teams can use to improve health and prevent disease . This is a unique opportunity for an advanced practice clinician to help build a new clinical model from the ground up while contributing to a large-scale longitudinal population health initiative. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive clinical assessments for MPHI participants as part of the program's standardized intake and longitudinal care model. Conduct medical histories, physical examinations, medication reviews, preventive health assessments, and risk assessments. Review and interpret laboratory, genomic, pharmacogenomic, imaging, cardiopulmonary, metabolic, and other diagnostic results within the NP's scope of practice. Translate complex health and precision-medicine findings into understandable, actionable recommendations for participants. Develop individualized preventive health and wellness plans in collaboration with participants and the MPHI interdisciplinary team. Identify health risks and clinical abnormalities requiring additional evaluation, treatment, or referral. Manage appropriate chronic disease and risk-factor interventions in collaboration with the Medical Director and participants' existing care teams. Utilize pharmacogenomic information and other precision-health data to support medication management and clinical decision-making. Work with the MPHI team to establish appropriate clinical protocols, workflows, standing orders, and standardized approaches to participant care. Participate in the development and refinement of the 2.5-hour participant intake and assessment workflow . Coordinate referrals to primary care, specialists, behavioral health, nutrition, physical therapy, and other appropriate services when indicated. Communicate clinically relevant findings with participants' existing physicians and other members of the care team. Collaborate with health coaches and navigators to support participant adherence to personalized health recommendations. Participate in longitudinal monitoring of participant outcomes through laboratory testing, wearable technology, health assessments, and other available data. Assist with identifying changes in participant health status that require clinical intervention or escalation. Document clinical assessments, recommendations, care plans, and follow-up activities accurately within Epic. Support development of Epic workflows involving clinical decision support, pharmacogenomic alerts, referrals, and information sharing. Participate in quality-improvement initiatives designed to evaluate and improve MPHI clinical workflows and participant outcomes. Collaborate with Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine faculty and research personnel on approved research, publications, presentations, and grant-supported initiatives. Participate in education and outreach activities involving Meritus physicians, clinical teams, and community partners. Maintain current knowledge of developments in precision medicine, genomics, preventive medicine, lifestyle medicine, population health, and advanced diagnostics. Practice in accordance with applicable Maryland regulations, organizational policies, professional standards, and MPHI clinical protocols. Clinical Focus The NP will work within a comprehensive precision-health assessment model that may include: Whole genome or exome sequencing and polygenic risk assessment Pharmacogenomic testing Coronary artery calcium scoring DEXA body composition and bone-density assessment VO₂ max and cardiopulmonary exercise testing Advanced lipid testing, including Lp(a), ApoB, NMR particle sizing, and insulin-resistance phenotyping Metabolic and nutritional profiling Microbiome analysis Heavy-metal testing Frailty assessment Cognitive and functional assessments Circadian rhythm and sleep assessment Wearable-device and longitudinal health-data integration Advanced imaging, including total-body MRI when clinically appropriate Preventive health and lifestyle assessment The NP will not simply collect test results; they will help connect the information across multiple clinical domains to develop a comprehensive picture of each participant's health and risk profile . Participant Care The MPHI NP will play a central role in creating an exceptional participant experience. Responsibilities may include: Assess → Interpret → Educate → Personalize → Coordinate → Follow Up The NP will help participants understand: What their testing results mean Which findings represent potential health risks What actions may reduce those risks How lifestyle factors may influence their health When additional testing or specialty evaluation is appropriate How their genetic and pharmacogenomic information may affect care How their personalized health plan can be incorporated into their everyday lives The goal is to transform complex precision-health information into clear, meaningful, and achievable health strategies . Collaboration & Care Coordination The NP will work collaboratively with: MPHI Medical Director Nurse practitioners and physician assistants Health coaches Patient navigators Clinical technicians Meritus primary care physicians Meritus specialty physicians Pharmacists and medication-management teams Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine faculty Research and clinical research teams Clinical informatics and Epic teams Community and population-health partners The NP will serve as an important clinical bridge between MPHI and the participant's existing healthcare team, ensuring that clinically meaningful findings are communicated and appropriately incorporated into ongoing care. Research & Academic Collaboration Because MPHI is designed as both a clinical program and a longitudinal population-health initiative, the NP will have opportunities to participate in research activities. Responsibilities may include: Supporting collection of high-quality clinical data for approved studies Participating in research protocols and longitudinal follow-up Assisting with quality and outcomes data collection Collaborating with MSOM faculty and research personnel Contributing to abstracts, posters, presentations, and publications when appropriate Supporting grant-funded initiatives Participating in development and evaluation of new precision-health clinical models Qualifications Required: Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Current Maryland APRN licensure or eligibility for Maryland licensure National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner Current or eligible Maryland prescriptive authority Current BLS certification Demonstrated clinical experience providing comprehensive patient care Strong clinical assessment and communication skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Strongly Preferred: Board certification in Family Medicine, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, or another primary care-related specialty Experience in preventive medicine, population health, or primary care Experience with lifestyle medicine or health optimization Familiarity with genetics, genomics, or pharmacogenomics Experience interpreting advanced laboratory or diagnostic testing Experience with Epic or another enterprise electronic health record Experience with clinical informatics or clinical decision-support systems Research experience or interest in clinical research Experience working with underserved or rural populations Experience with chronic disease prevention and risk-factor modification Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a clinically strong, curious, patient-centered Nurse Practitioner who is excited about building a new model of healthcare . This individual should be comfortable working in an evolving environment where clinical workflows, protocols, and best practices are being developed alongside the launch of the program. The successful candidate will be able to move comfortably between: Clinical medicine | Preventive health | Precision medicine | Patient education | Population health | Research | Care coordination A passion for helping patients live longer, healthier lives and an interest in the future of personalized healthcare are essential. Why Join MPHI? Build something new: Help establish a pioneering precision-health clinical program from the ground up. Meaningful community impact: Provide advanced preventive and personalized healthcare to a rural population at no cost to participating patients. Advanced technology: Work with genomic, pharmacogenomic, metabolic, imaging, wearable, and other emerging health technologies. Academic collaboration: Work alongside Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine faculty and researchers. Clinical innovation: Help develop new workflows and clinical models for integrating precision medicine into everyday healthcare. Longitudinal impact: Follow participants over time and see how personalized interventions affect their health outcomes. National visibility: Contribute to an initiative with the potential to become a model for precision health in rural communities nationally. Mission-driven work: Help advance the goal of increasing healthy life expectancy in Western Maryland. The Opportunity MPHI represents an opportunity to move beyond traditional episodic healthcare and toward a model that emphasizes prevention, early identification of risk, personalization, and long-term health outcomes . As an MPHI Nurse Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to help turn some of the most advanced tools in modern medicine into meaningful, practical care for patients and families in Western Maryland.

2 weeks ago

Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (Brook Lane) | $15K Sign-On