Internist Job at LifeBridge Health in Baltimore, MD

Unique NP/PA Opportunity at LifeBridge Health’s Post-Discharge Clinics

LifeBridge Health is 14,000 team-member healthcare system that Cares Bravely for over 1 million patients annually throughout Maryland. We are comprised of 5 main healthcare centers: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, and Grace Medical Center.Sinai Hospital, a regional medical campus for George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences (GWSMHS), serves the people of Greater Baltimore as well as national and international patients. As a nonprofit teaching hospital, Sinai provides training for more than 140 residents and 400 medical students yearly.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to lead our post-discharge care services at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. This role is responsible for providing follow-up care to patients recently discharged from the hospital, ensuring a smooth transition to outpatient management, preventing readmissions, and optimizing recovery outcomes. The NP/PA will serve as a key member of our multidisciplinary team, working closely with physicians, case managers, social workers, and care coordinators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive post-discharge assessments for patients recently released from inpatient care/ ED or Observation.
• Review, access, & develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the discharge attending, primary care provider, and/or specialists.
• Evaluate treatment efficacy and modify plans as needed.
• Evaluate & treat patients for potential signs of clinical deterioration or potential complications.
• Educate patients and families on medication regimens, symptom management, and follow-up care instructions.
• Work with support staff & social workers to supervise the coordination of appropriate follow-up appointments, labs, imaging, and referrals.
• Communicate with hospital teams, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies as necessary.
• Document all encounters and care plans in the electronic health record (EHR) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Identify & recommend quality improvement initiatives related to reducing hospital readmissions and improving transitional care outcomes.
• Responsible for developing practice workflow by working collaboratively with the practice manager, social worker, and division leaders to support clinic operations, related to post-discharge care.
• Recommend process and procedure enhancements, and operational improvements related to methods for patient flow, patient scheduling, referral management, and follow-up care plans.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Current and unrestricted license in Maryland; national certification as a PA or NP (FNP, AGNP, or ACNP preferred) 
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of NP/PA experience preferred, ideally in hospital medicine, primary care, or transitional care setting (TCM).
• BLS/ACLS certification
• Skills:
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with EHR systems and care coordination processes

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) with employer match
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Supportive team culture focused on patient-centered care

Join us in making a meaningful impact on patients' recovery journeys by delivering high-quality, compassionate post-discharge care.