Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Critical Care
Location: Sinai Hospital
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Critical Care is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality patient care as part of a physician-directed healthcare team. This role involves comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis, and management of critically ill patients while ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices. The APP plays a vital role in care coordination, clinical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations
- Accurately document all patient encounters in a timely manner
- Conduct daily rounds and proactively manage patient care plans
- Identify and address abnormal findings from physical exams and diagnostic tests
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
- Deliver cost-effective, evidence-based patient care
- Demonstrate strong pharmacological knowledge and prescribe medications safely
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Collaborate with hospitalists, consultants, and other departments to ensure continuity of care
- Serve as a mentor and clinical resource to team members
- Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and required educational activities
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and reimbursement requirements
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical guidelines and evidence-based treatment practices
Qualifications
Required:
- Current Maryland PA or CRNP license (or eligibility to obtain)
- Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) license in Maryland (or eligibility)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Preferred:
- Experience in critical care, ICU, or hospitalist settings
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
Core Competencies
- Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
- Commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities
Why Join Sinai Hospital?
Join a dynamic critical care team committed to excellence in patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work at the top of your license while contributing to a collaborative, supportive, and patient-focused environment.