Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Full-Time Clinical Role - Infectious Disease

apartment Frederick Health location_onFrederick, MD 21701, US

Frederick Health Medical Group (FHMG), a highly respected 160+ provider, multi-specialty medical group, is seeking a skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - to join our Infectious Disease team. This role offers the opportunity to care for patients with complex acute and chronic infections while working closely with infectious disease physicians in a collaborative, evidence-driven environment.

If you are an APP who enjoys diagnostic challenge, interdisciplinary teamwork, and caring for medically complex and vulnerable populations, this position offers a highly rewarding career path.

About the Role

As an Infectious Disease APP, you will function as a clinician, consultant, educator, and resource to physicians and the broader care team. You will help coordinate clinical services to ensure high-quality, consistent, and evidence-based care for patients across the healthcare setting.

This role blends direct patient care with care coordination, antimicrobial stewardship principles, and patient and family education - allowing you to practice at the top of your license while contributing to quality, safety, and population health efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic infectious diseases using evidence-based guidelines
Collaborate closely with infectious disease physicians, pharmacists, and care teams across inpatient and outpatient settings
Coordinate care transitions, follow-up planning, and communication with referring providers
Support antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention efforts
Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medication adherence, and prevention
Document care accurately and timely in the EMR while maintaining quality, safety, and regulatory standards

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 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 infectious disease, hospital medicine, or complex medical care preferred
Strong diagnostic reasoning and attention to detail
Comfort managing medically complex and high-acuity patients
Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Commitment to evidence-based practice and antimicrobial stewardship
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR experience preferred)
Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities
Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-based environment

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package.

Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family’s needs.

Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.

Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.

Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.

We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

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.

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