General Surgery - Physician

Your future role at a glance

Location: Baltimore, MD

Facility Name : Ascension Saint Agnes Pre-Admission Testing Center

Schedule: Full-Time Base salary: $120,000 – $151,735 per year

CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to step into a high-impact, autonomous role within a distinguished surgical program, supported by a collaborative anesthesia team and the extensive clinical resources of the Ascension Saint Agnes health network.

• Join an established multi-disciplinary team comprised of one Nurse Practitioner, seven registered nurses, and dedicated clinical and administrative support
• Practice setting: Outpatient
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Lead comprehensive pre-surgical evaluations and diagnostic testing—including airway assessments, EKGs, and labs—to ensure every patient is medically optimized for a safe operative outcome.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical specialists to determine clinical readiness, providing the final determination for surgical clearance or facilitating necessary specialty consults.
• Current ANCC/AANP Board Certification or eligibility to sit for the exam required
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Previous surgical experience is required; a background in Cardiac or Cardiothoracic surgery is highly preferred

About the Facility

• 251-bed hospital / medical center
• Serving a population of approximately 738,000
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Providers Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred. Verified by local Credentialing Office.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

• Proven background in a surgical environment (extensive RN experience in surgery is acceptable) to ensure a deep understanding of perioperative risks and protocols

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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