Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Medical University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina in South Carolina seeks an APRN/PA to join the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic. You will work with physicians and the care team to deliver direct patient care, case management, and help develop policies focused on patient-centered care models.

The role includes both in-person and telemedicine visits. Under the Clinic Director you will contribute to outpatient psychiatric care for patients aged 0–21, participate in care planning, and support

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (FNP/PMHNP).
• Requires certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations; provides direct patient care per practice guidelines.
• Initiates referrals and documents care; participates in quality and accreditation activities.
• Precepts and mentors trainees; supports learning and manages patient care plans with supervising physician.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Telemedicine

Education

Physician Assistant program

Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Job Description Summary

Full time APRN/PA working in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic, to work with physicians and team management to assist in direct patient care, case management, practice development, and implementation of policies and procedures focused on patient-centered care models. The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, under the Clinic Director, will deliver specialized health care to patients within the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic. Providers manage a variety of outpatient psychiatric conditions in patients. Duties will include both in person visits and tele-medicine visits. Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001057 COM PSYCH Youth CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Description Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried – Exempt Hours Per Week: 40 Scheduled Work Hours/Shifts: Monday-Friday, 8:0am-5:0pm Patient Population Age Range: 0 - 21

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 as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, as identified below: FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner): population foci across the life span PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health NP): (All ages) population foci may be adult only or across the lifespan (must check educational background) care of the psychiatric patient.

Preferred Experience

Minimum of one year of mental Health provider experience as an PMHNP. Applicant must have at least one year experience in treating pediatric patients in a mental health setting under the supervision of a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.

Degree of Supervision

Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this physician.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

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 PMHNP with the SC Board of Nursing. Requires certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). If BLS is not current, provider must enroll and have received certificate by start date. DHEC/DPH and DEA license applications must be submitted prior to first day.

Job Duties

• 35%-- Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations. Evaluates and treats based on history, mental status 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.
• 35%-- Initiates referrals to other health care provides, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician, when appropriate. 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, when appropriate. 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.
• 30%-- Potential to precept trainees at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider trainee; 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. Works to understand the needs of patients and their families, and assists with care planning and goal setting, working to resolve conflicts when they arise. Assumes responsibility for management of care for assigned patient caseload, establishing treatment plans with collaborating/supervising physician and monitoring treatment response and clinical practice. Monitor care when delivered, clinical expert, role model and teacher/preceptor for nurses, students, interns and residents.

APRNs or PAs 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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