MUHA - Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Primary Care - MUSC Richburg Primary Care

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health - Richburg Primary Care is seeking a skilled Advanced Practice Provider for MUSC Health Primary Care Family Medicine in Richburg, SC. The successful candidate will perform history and physical assessments with the goal of providing the highest standard of care to the patient population of Richburg, SC, and the surrounding communities. Focus on managing chronic disease and general family medicine services.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001767 MCRC - Richburg Primary Care

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Health - Richburg Primary Care is seeking a skilled Advanced Practice Provider for MUSC Health Primary Care Family Medicine in Richburg, SC. The successful candidate will perform history and physical assessments with the goal of providing the highest standard of care to the patient population of Richburg, SC, and the surrounding communities. Focus on managing chronic disease and general family medicine services.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with administrative time Tuesday 1:00-5:00pm

Patient Population Focus: Outpatient

Patient Population Age Range: 12 years - Death

Required Minimum Training and Experience 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 FNP as noted below.

APRN License Type/Certification:

• FNP (Family NP): Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan
  

Preferred Training and Experience

Minimum of 1 year as a Physician Assistant or FNP in family medicine.

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:

• Currently licensed (or eligible) in the state of South Carolina as a Physician Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners or as an APRN with the SC Board of Nursing
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
  
• If BLS is not current, provider must enroll and have received certificate by start date
  
• DHEC and DEA license applications must be current 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 provides, 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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