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Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) -… at Medical… · Orangeburg
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Job Description
Job Description Summary The Medical University of South Carolina Health is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) passionate about caring for patients with heart and cardiovascular disease. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a busy, growing Cardiology service line that includes:
• 3 General Cardiologists • 2 Interventional Cardiologists • 4 experienced Cardiology APPs
Our team supports two outpatient cardiology clinics, an inpatient consult service, and comprehensive cardiac testing for both inpatient and outpatient settings.
At MUSC Cardiology, we strive to lead in innovative therapies and deliver exceptional care to patients across Orangeburg, Bamberg, Calhoun, and surrounding counties. Joining us means being part of a respected program that is the provider of choice for cardiology care in the region.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Cost Center CC004836 MCP - Orangeburg - Cardiology (Dr. Krzyston)
Pay Rate Type Hourly, Salary
Pay Grade Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Summary/ Purpose: The Medical University of South Carolina Health is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) passionate about caring for patients with heart and cardiovascular disease. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a busy, growing Cardiology service line that includes:
- 3 General Cardiologists
- 2 Interventional Cardiologists
- 4 experienced Cardiology APPs
Our team supports two outpatient cardiology clinics, an inpatient consult service, and comprehensive cardiac testing for both inpatient and outpatient settings.
At MUSC Cardiology, we strive to lead in innovative therapies and deliver exceptional care to patients across Orangeburg, Bamberg, Calhoun, and surrounding counties. Joining us means being part of a respected program that is the provider of choice for cardiology care in the region.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm. Every 5th weekend assist with on-call physician inpatient rounds and consults from 8AM-12PM.
Patient Population Focus: Outpatient, Inpatient, Cardiac testing, Emergency Department Management/Consultation.
Patient Population Age Range: 17 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
or
- 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
- Physician Assistant
or
- 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 and Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ cardiology experience as a PA, AGACNP or ACNP
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).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- DHEC and DEA license
Job Duties
Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:
Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
Evaluates and treats based on history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline
Supervision of cardiac stress testing
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
Additional Job Description
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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