Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Neurology – Orangeburg

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The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of patients with neurological disorders. The APP will join a busy and thriving neurology practice with one  Neurologist. The Division supports one outpatient ambulatory neurology clinic and one inpatient hospital setting.  The successful applicant will be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatments, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic healthcare needs.  Clinical responsibilities will include but not limited to rounding on patients in the inpatient setting to include rounds and consults as well as seeing clinic patients in the ambulatory space. 

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: 40 hours  

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

Patient Population Focus
Please ensure all areas in which the APP will practice are listed below.
Inpatient, Outpatient, and Emergency Department Management/Consultation.

Patient Population Age Range
Adults

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

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• APRN License Type/Certification:

• 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.

Required Experience: .Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a PA, FNP or ANP preferred but not required.   

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
• Inpatient rounds, consults and coordination of care
• Ambulatory clinic hours to treat patients in the outpatient setting
• Be able to treat all patients with neurological symptoms and diagnosis
• 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

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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.

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