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 care 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 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. Apply today and help redefine sickle cell care—one patient, one family, and one community at a time. 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.