Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) | MUSC Hematology and Oncology | Florence, SC

Medical University of South Carolina; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join their busy hematology and oncology team in Florence, SC. This role includes providing direct patient care, working closely with a supportive team, and engaging in ongoing professional development.

Benefits

3 Days for CME + CME Allowance

PTO

Employer funded retirement account

Occurrence Malpractice Coverage

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• 3 years of family medicine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including evaluations and treatment.
• Performs therapeutic procedures and initiates referrals.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical decision making

Crisis management

Education

Completion of accredited PA program

Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

Tools

Epic EMR

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider to join a well-established and very busy hematology and oncology practice.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001796 MCP - Florence Hematology & Oncology

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 (MUSC) has an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider to join a well-established and very busy hematology and oncology practice.

About the position:

• Monday - Friday Schedule
• Radiation Oncology on site
• IV therapy on site
• Physician support and experienced staff
• Service area population of 250,000

We will provide:

• 3 Days for CME + CME Allowance
• PTO
• Employer funded retirement account + additional employer match for retirement contributions
• Occurrence Malpractice Coverage
• Epic EMR

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday – Friday 8a-5p
Patient Population Focus: Outpatient
Patient Population Age Range: 13 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.
Physician Assistant
or
APRN

• 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.

Preferred Experience: Minimum of 3 years of family medicine experience as a PA or FNP.

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 licenses and 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

o Cryotherapy

o Incision and drainage of wounds
o Simple skin biopsies
o Intramuscular, subcutaneous and other advanced injections

• 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

Florence, SC is centrally located only one hour to the SC coast (Myrtle Beach area) and an easy drive to the mountains. Florence is a bustling center of industry, healthcare, education, retail, culture and recreation and reflects the many charms and lifestyle of a true Southern city. In Florence, the pace is manageable, the atmosphere is relaxed and the people are friendly. We think you’ll agree that Florence is a great place to live.

More information on Florence, SC:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YscGNdRwSdM

www.cityofflorence.com/

www.flochamber.com/

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center is a regional acute care facility comprised of 396 beds, more than 1,500 employees and nearly 250 physicians representing all major specialties dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the citizens of Northeastern South Carolina. We offer acute care, diagnostic services, women’s health, orthopedic services, cancer care, cardiac services, general and laparoscopic surgery, rehabilitation, emergency/trauma care, community health services and more.
muschealth.org/locations/florence-medical-center

At MUSC Health, we empower you to ‘Change What’s Possible’ by transforming expertise, learning and discovery into unrivaled patient-centered care in your setting.

• Our physician-led organization embraces and demonstrates our values of compassion, teamwork, diversity, accountability and innovation.
• With ties to South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health science center in Charleston, we are committed to preserving and optimizing human life throughout the state through our vision to lead health innovation for the lives we touch.
• We support you with a competitive compensation and benefits plan, career and professional development opportunities, and access to the resources of an academic medical center.

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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