Medical University of South Carolina
MUSCP - Pediatric Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) - Departm
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29401
MUSCP - Pediatric Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) - Department of Orthopaedics
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. 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. Patient Population Focus: Outpatient, Operating Room/First Assist Patient Population Age Range: 0 years to 21 years 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. Required Experience: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant. 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: 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.
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. 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. Patient Population Focus: Outpatient, Operating Room/First Assist Patient Population Age Range: 0 years to 21 years 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. Required Experience: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant. 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: 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.