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Posted 20 July, 2026

Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA) - CVICU | Baltimore, MD

MedStar Health
Baltimore, MD, US Full Time

Job Description

MedStar Medical Group is seeking a Critical Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the CVICU team at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. Practice within MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, a nationally recognized destination for cardiovascular surgery and a key hospital within the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute, caring for critically ill cardiovascular surgery patients with meaningful autonomy in a collaborative, well-supported multidisciplinary environment.

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This position includes a competitive base salary, annual incentive, and sign-on bonus!

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Position Highlights

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    Practice within an 8-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

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    Care for critically ill patients following complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures

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    Perform comprehensive critical care assessments and patient management

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    Perform advanced bedside procedures, including intubation, ventilator management, central and arterial line placement, dialysis catheter insertion, chest tubes, and thoracentesis

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    Flexible scheduling with a day/night rotating schedule or dedicated nocturnist position

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    Combination of 12- and 24-hour shifts

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    Collaborative team of 10 APPs and 6 physicians

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    Practice with a high degree of autonomy utilizing cutting-edge technology

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As a MedStar Medical Group Clinician, You Can Expect

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    Unparallel employment stability with our growing healthcare system

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    Competitive total compensation package

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    Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus eligibility

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    Variety of health, dental, and vision plans

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    Paid malpractice insurance

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    Annual allowance

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    Annual incentive

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    Retirement plan with employer match

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    Free parking

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    Award winning wellness and provider concierge services

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    Eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

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About MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

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By the Numbers

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    229 licensed beds

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    10,726 annual admissions

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    51,743 Emergency Department visits

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    572 physicians

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    Flagship hospital of the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute

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Why MedStar Union Memorial?

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    Regional specialty and teaching hospital

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    Nationally recognized cardiovascular surgery program

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    Joint Commission-accredited hospital

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    Primary Stroke Center

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    Home to the internationally recognized Curtis National Hand Center

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Live & Work in Baltimore

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Enjoy Baltimore's vibrant waterfront, historic neighborhoods, professional sports, award-winning dining, and easy access to Washington, D.C., Annapolis, and the Chesapeake Bay.

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Qualifications

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    Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (NCCPA certified) or AGACNP Nurse Practitioner program

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    Current BLS and ACLS

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    Board certified or board eligible

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    Maryland licensure (or eligibility)

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    Minimum of one year of Advanced Practice Provider experience in an ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology or Critical Care setting required.

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    New graduates are not eligible for this position

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    The hiring range for this position is $155,000 to $210,000 USD

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