Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Full-Time Paneled Provider - Primary Care (Mt. Airy, MD)

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

Frederick Health Medical Group (FHMG), a highly respected 160+ provider, multi-specialty medical group, is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Primary Care team in a Full-Time role. This position is ideal for an APP who thrives in a collaborative environment, values high-quality patient care, and enjoys supporting a physician-led team while maintaining a balanced and rewarding clinical practice.

In this traditional primary care role, you will be responsible for building or managing your own patient panel while focusing on excellent care, teamwork, and clinical excellence.

About the Role

As an Advanced Practice Provider at FHMG, you will function as a clinician, consultant, educator, and collaborative partner to physician colleagues. You will help coordinate high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting practice efficiency, population health initiatives, and quality improvement efforts.

You will provide comprehensive evaluation and management services to adult and geriatric patients, grounded in evidence-based medicine and aligned with national quality standards such as Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to adult and geriatric patients, including history taking, physical exams, diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education
• Order and interpret appropriate labs, imaging, and referrals; perform procedures within scope of practice
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, care coordinators, and specialists to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
• Support care coordination activities, including follow-up on results, referrals, and chronic disease management
• Document accurately and timely in the electronic medical record, ensuring appropriate coding and compliance
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, population health efforts, and practice workflow optimization
• Maintain professionalism, regulatory compliance, and active participation in provider meetings and trainings

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 (or ability to obtain)
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or approved provider) (or ability to obtain)
• Unrestricted license with no history of suspension or revocation
• Eligible for participation with all payers

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of prior experience in adult primary care is strongly preferred
• 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.