Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Full-Time, 36 hours per week Clinical Role - Urgent Care

Frederick Health Frederick, MD 21701, US

Frederick Health Medical Group (FHMG), a highly respected 160+ provider, multi-specialty medical group, is seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - to join our Urgent Care team. This role is ideal for APPs who thrive in a high-energy clinical environment, enjoy broad clinical variety, and value working within a collaborative care model.

As an urgent care provider, you will deliver timely, high-quality care to patients with acute illnesses and injuries - helping keep patients out of the emergency department while ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.

About the Role

In this role, you will function as a clinician, consultant, and trusted resource to patients and the care team. In collaboration with other care team members, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of urgent medical conditions while coordinating care and ensuring smooth patient flow in a busy clinical setting.

You will play a key role in upholding Frederick Health’s mission, vision, and core values - providing care that is efficient, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practice.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of acute illnesses and minor injuries in a fast-paced urgent care setting
Perform focused exams, order and interpret labs and imaging, and develop evidence-based treatment plans
Perform common urgent care procedures within scope of practice (e.g., suturing, wound care, splinting)
Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff to ensure efficient patient flow and high patient satisfaction
Provide clear patient education, discharge instructions, and appropriate follow-up care
Document care accurately and timely in the EMR while maintaining regulatory and quality standards

Required Qualifications

Education & Licensure

Nurse Practitioner: Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program
Physician Assistant: Graduation from an accredited PA program
Active Maryland license (or ability to obtain)
Current DEA license and Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) license
Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or approved provider)
Unrestricted license with no history of suspension or revocation
Eligible for participation with all payers

Skills & Experience

Prior experience in Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Primary Care
Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence-based practice
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR experience preferred)
Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-based environment

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package.

Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family’s needs.

Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.

Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.

Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.

We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. The pay range may also vary based on specialty if applicable. Salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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