MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA)- Department of Dermatology

MUSC • Full-time • Charleston, South Carolina, US • 2m ago

Job Description Summary

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of dermatology patients. The APP will join a busy practice that includes multiple Dermatology attending physicians and residents. The APP is a valued member of the care team and his/her primary responsibility is the management of basic diagnoses in dermatology patients. The APP works under the supervision of the physician team responsible for providing comprehensive care for patients with dermatology needs. The APP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization and profession. This position will require 12 – 18 months in the Charleston area for training followed by a permanent position at MUSC Health Tidelands in Murrells Inlet, SC.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000961 COM Dermatology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm

Patient Population Focus
Outpatient

Patient Population Age Range
0 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.

Physician Assistant

APRN License Type/Certification:

FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.)

Preferred Experience: None

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 Clinical Division Chief

Skin biopsy

KOH exam

Scabies prep

Cryotherapy

Intralesional injection

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

Travel to different clinics in the tri-County area may be required

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

Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and two years clinical experience required, at least one year of which must have been in a specialty area of care. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner specific to the area of employment required unless a new graduate. New graduates must be certification eligible upon employment, and obtain certification within six months of employment. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner from the South Carolina Board of Nursing. 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.

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