Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) Full Time Clinical Role - Pulmonary Medicine

Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) Full Time Clinical Role - Early Pulmonary Cancer Detection Program

Frederick Health Medical Group (FHMG), a highly respected 160+ provider, multi-specialty medical group, is seeking a dedicated Advance Practice Provider (APP)Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistantto join our growing, mission-driven organization. This role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a collaborative, team-based care environment, providing high-quality care to patients in the Frederick Health Early Pulmonary Cancer Detection Program. The program is nationally recognized as a Center of Excellence in Lung Nodule Management.

If you are an APP who values teamwork, clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and professional growth, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while being supported by a strong physician partnership and an established health system.

About the Role

The Advanced Practice Provider serves as a trusted clinician and clinical resource, delivering high-quality care as the program coordinator for the Early Pulmonary Cancer Detection Program through comprehensive patient evaluation, treatment, education, and follow-up. Working closely with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams, the APP oversees the program by identifying and triaging appropriate candidates, communicating with referring providers, and following patients through the process.

This role blends clinical autonomy with strong team support and offers meaningful involvement in quality improvement, patient experience, and care coordination initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care including histories, physical exams, diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment plans for patients enrolled in the nodule surveillance and lung cancer screening programs
• Counsel and educate patients and families using clear, compassionate, and culturally sensitive communication
• Coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient settings to support continuity and optimal outcomes
• Order and interpret appropriate labs, imaging, and consults with attention to quality, safety, and cost
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and workflow enhancements
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)

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 CPR/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 Pulmonology or Thoracic Surgery sub-specialty or acute care preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence-based practice
• Proficiency with electronic medical records
• 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

Frederick Health offers staff the ability to save for their retirement needs through the 403B retirement plan which includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities