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Last updated: June 3, 2026
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The Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner GAPP is expected to perform the following during inpatient rotations:
Perform initial history & physical examinations and initiate admission orders.
See, examine, evaluate assigned patients daily, discuss with attending provider and document care in a daily progress note.
Assess acute patient problems.
Initiate emergency or urgent treatment.
Communicate significant changes in patient condition to the patient's attending provider.
Order and evaluate pertinent radiographic data on initial read only.
Meet with Medical Teams at the beginning of shift to identify and review patients ready to be discharged. Discuss issues related to discharges with appropriate resident or attending.
Meet with Case Management to proactively anticipate discharge dates.
Order, interpret, follow-up on pertinent laboratory data.
Perform final patient visit.
Assist in discharge planning and scheduling of follow-up visits and discuss same with patients.
Initiate referrals to Social Services.
Facilitate follow-up Home Health care needs
Complete assigned discharge summaries on patients in a timely fashion to include history of present illness, medical history, medications, allergies, social history, family history, physical examination, laboratory and x-ray data, hospital course (including rehabilitation plans, discharge medications, and discharge diagnosis).
Provide patient teaching and counseling regarding discharge treatment plan, medications, diagnostic tests, follow-up appointments, etc.
Discuss problems in patient discharges with the resident or attending provider/specialist
Prepare daily, written signout on patients and provide verbal signout to primary team
Exhibit flexibility in meeting the needs of the hospital
Other duties as assigned
The Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner GAPP is expected to perform the following during outpatient rotations:
See, examine, and evaluate assigned patients, discuss with attending provider, and document care in the patient chart
Assess acute patient problems.
Initiate emergency or urgent treatment.
Communicate significant changes in patient condition to the attending provider
Order and evaluate pertinent diagnostic tests and discuss with attending provider.
Order, interpret, follow-up on pertinent laboratory data.
Consult with other healthcare professionals
Provide patient and family education and counseling regarding all aspects of care
Initiate appropriate referrals to other providers along with collaborating with other multidisciplinary team members including but not limited to case management, social work, and home health services.
Exhibit flexibility in meeting all needs of the practice
Other duties as assigned
The Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner GAPP is expected to perform additional duties as assigned by the Department of Quality and Patient Safety
Requirements
Must have completed a certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
License Requirements: Maryland PA License, Maryland NP Certification
Certification Requirements: NCCPA, ANCC/AAN
Must have current CPR/BLS certification.
Min
USD $46.88/Hr.
Max
USD $84.38/Hr.
Salary Information
Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.
Benefits
Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category
Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
Voluntary Benefits
Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values
EEO Statement
Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.
