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MedStar Health

Lead Trauma APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

washington, DC

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Lead Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Trauma Service

Location: MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

MedStar Washington Hospital Center's nationally recognized Trauma Service is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic, high-acuity team. The Lead APP plays a key leadership role in coordinating daily operations for the trauma APP group, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care, teamwork, and professional development are achieved across the service.

In this role, the Lead APP provides direct oversight of APP scheduling, workload distribution, and staffing, while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. They serve as a clinical expert and mentor, providing education, feedback, and coaching to support APP growth and performance. The Lead APP also acts as a liaison between APPs, trauma surgeons, nursing, and hospital leadership to ensure seamless patient care and communication throughout the continuum of trauma services.

This position maintains an active clinical practice, performing comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and managing acute and critically ill trauma patients. The Lead APP partners closely with attending surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to advance clinical quality and process improvement initiatives within the trauma program.

Qualifications:

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies (Preferred)

Current Maryland NP or PA licensure and national certification

Current BLS and ACLS certification (ATLS preferred)

Minimum 3-5 years of APP experience, with prior trauma, critical care, or surgical experience strongly preferred

Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills

MedStar Health Benefits Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid malpractice insurance

Generous PTO

CME leave and allowance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

At MedStar Washington Hospital Center, we are dedicated to advancing excellence in trauma care while fostering the professional growth of our providers. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continued education and leadership development.

If interested, please apply!

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This position has a hiring range of

USD $115,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.

Worksite address

washington, DC, 20022, US

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