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Outpatient Medical Office/Inpatient, Operating Room/First Assist, Procedural Unit, Consultation.. AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP): Adult pts (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.. FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.. AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.). APRN must have Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Certification

advanced practice provider

Job Description Summary Examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. May prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests. Advises patients about continuing care. The APP will treat patients in an office setting, act as first assist in the OR, round on patients, provide quality care for patients in the hospital, and assist with consults. Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001794 MCP - Florence Floyd Medical Group Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-31 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. May prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests. Advises patients about continuing care. The APP will treat patients in an office setting, act as first assist in the OR, round on patients, provide quality care for patients in the hospital, and assist with consults. Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/non-exempt Hours per week: 40 Hours Per Week Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday – Thursday 8:00am- 5:00pm and Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm Patient Population Focus Outpatient Medical Office/Inpatient, Operating Room/First Assist, Procedural Unit, Consultation. Patient Population Age Range 18 years - death Required Training And Experience Required Minimum Training: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN as noted below. <ul><li>Physician Assistant </li></ul>or <ul><li> APRN License Type/Certification:</li><ul><li> AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP): Adult pts (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.</li><li> FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan. Preferred Training and Experience </li></ul></ul>Preferred Training: Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification identified below: <ul><li>Physician Assistant </li></ul>or <ul><li> APRN</li><ul><li> AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.)</li></ul><li>APRN must have Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Certification </li></ul>Degree of Supervision Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this physician. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date: Basic Life Support (BLS). If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day. Job Duties (list job tasks) Provides Direct Care To Patients Through The Following Activities <ul><li>Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations</li><li>Evaluates and treats on the basis of history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline</li><li>Performs therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief</li><li>Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician</li><li>Documents and bills for direct care provided</li><li>Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice</li><li>Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research</li><li>Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization</li><li>Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education</li><li>Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team members</li><li>APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law </li></ul>Additional Job Description Physical Requirements Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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