MUSCP - Pediatric Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) - Department of Orthopaedics
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Location: Charleston, SC 29412
Description:
Job Description Summary
The ideal candidate will work with the Pediatric Orthopaedic service to care for patients in the outpatient setting. Will include participation in independent and
shared Pediatric Orthopaedic outpatient clinics. The advanced practice provider will be required to travel to different ambulatory sites in the Charleston area as well as potential satellite locations outside of the tri-county area.
Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC000989 COM Orthopaedic Surgery & Physical Medicine CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Entity/Organization: MUSCP- (MUSC Physicians) Job Title: MUSCP Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA)- Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine
Job Summary/ Purpose: The ideal candidate will work with the Orthopaedic service to care for patients both in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Will include participation in independent and shared Pediatric Orthopaedic outpatient clinics. Position will also include first assist duties for pediatric orthopaedic surgery. The advance practice provider will be required to travel to different ambulatory sites in the Charleston area as well as potential satellite locations outside of the tri-county area.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm
Patient Population Focus Outpatient, Operating Room/First Assist
Patient Population Age Range 0years-21 years
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.
Physician Assistant
or
APRN License Type/Certification:
o PCPNP/PNP (Primary Care Pediatric NP or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner): Pediatric patients (birth to age 21), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
o FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
Required Experience: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant.
Preferred Training and Experience Two years as a Physician Assistant in Orthopaedic Surgery or another surgical subspecialty preferred.
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:
Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
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
Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician
Documents and bills for direct care provided
Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice
Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research
Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization
Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education
Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team members
APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law
Requires travel to multiple MUSC sites around the peninsula
MUSC 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.
Additional Job Description
Graduation from an approved Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessor agencies. Must be licensed in the state of South Carolina, and certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
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
The ideal candidate will work with the Pediatric Orthopaedic service to care for patients in the outpatient setting. Will include participation in independent and
shared Pediatric Orthopaedic outpatient clinics. The advanced practice provider will be required to travel to different ambulatory sites in the Charleston area as well as potential satellite locations outside of the tri-county area.
Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC000989 COM Orthopaedic Surgery & Physical Medicine CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Entity/Organization: MUSCP- (MUSC Physicians) Job Title: MUSCP Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA)- Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine
Job Summary/ Purpose: The ideal candidate will work with the Orthopaedic service to care for patients both in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Will include participation in independent and shared Pediatric Orthopaedic outpatient clinics. Position will also include first assist duties for pediatric orthopaedic surgery. The advance practice provider will be required to travel to different ambulatory sites in the Charleston area as well as potential satellite locations outside of the tri-county area.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm
Patient Population Focus Outpatient, Operating Room/First Assist
Patient Population Age Range 0years-21 years
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.
Physician Assistant
or
APRN License Type/Certification:
o PCPNP/PNP (Primary Care Pediatric NP or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner): Pediatric patients (birth to age 21), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
o FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
Required Experience: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant.
Preferred Training and Experience Two years as a Physician Assistant in Orthopaedic Surgery or another surgical subspecialty preferred.
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:
Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
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
Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician
Documents and bills for direct care provided
Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice
Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research
Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization
Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education
Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team members
APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law
Requires travel to multiple MUSC sites around the peninsula
MUSC 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.
Additional Job Description
Graduation from an approved Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessor agencies. Must be licensed in the state of South Carolina, and certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
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