Medical University of South Carolina
MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) - Department of Radiology
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408
Job Description Summary
Serve as a dedicated health care professional for the Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Neuroradiology Divisions. Under the direction of the Supervising Physicians and designated Radiology Directors, this Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will split their efforts between the supervision of cardiac stress patients/studies in the outreach locations and provide support to the Neuroradiology Spine service by performing inpatient and outpatient spine procedures, consultations, and coordination of patient care. The APP will participate in all patient care activities including patient education, assist/coordinate admission and discharge planning, post procedural follow-up, perform consultations, medical record documentation, participate in initiatives to enhance patient flow and revenue streams for the division and health system.
Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Common Paymaster (Payroll Only)
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Cost Center CC004538 COM RAD Neuroradiology CC
Pay Rate Type Salary
Pay Grade Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Work Shift Hours per week Full Time
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Patient Population Focus Outpatient, Procedure
Patient Population Age Range 18 years to 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.
Required Experience : 1 year of experience as a PA or APRN.
Physician Assistant
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.
APRN
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.).
Preferred Training
Physician Assistant
Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant.
APRN
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.).
Preferred Experience Experience as a PA or APRN in Cardiology or Critical Care.
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 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.
Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Supervising/Collaborating Physician:
Nuclear Medicine Stress Tests
Monitor and Interpret EKG
Initiate IV access
Place EKG leads
Lumbar Puncture
Myelogram
Epidural Blood Patch
Obtain intrathecal access for Cisternogram or chemo administration
Intrathecal Baclofen Pump studies
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.
Travel to various outreach locations.
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!
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
EE-Verify Program 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 visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees.
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Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Common Paymaster (Payroll Only)
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Cost Center CC004538 COM RAD Neuroradiology CC
Pay Rate Type Salary
Pay Grade Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Work Shift Hours per week Full Time
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Patient Population Focus Outpatient, Procedure
Patient Population Age Range 18 years to 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.
Required Experience : 1 year of experience as a PA or APRN.
Physician Assistant
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.
APRN
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.).
Preferred Training
Physician Assistant
Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant.
APRN
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.).
Preferred Experience Experience as a PA or APRN in Cardiology or Critical Care.
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 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.
Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Supervising/Collaborating Physician:
Nuclear Medicine Stress Tests
Monitor and Interpret EKG
Initiate IV access
Place EKG leads
Lumbar Puncture
Myelogram
Epidural Blood Patch
Obtain intrathecal access for Cisternogram or chemo administration
Intrathecal Baclofen Pump studies
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.
Travel to various outreach locations.
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!
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
EE-Verify Program 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 visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees.
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