Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Urgent Care

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider in Charleston, SC to work within the Orthopaedics Urgent Care setting. Responsibilities include patient assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and performing therapeutic procedures. Candidates should have completed an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program, with a preference for at least two years of relevant experience.

The position involves teamwork in a diverse patient care environment and requires continuous returns for patient quality and compliance. Licensure and certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• Two years of experience in Orthopaedic Surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Evaluate and treat patients based on diagnostic results.
• Conduct therapeutic procedures like suturing, injections, and wound management.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Physical examination

Procedural skills

Education

Physician Assistant program

Nurse Practitioner Program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Description Summary

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full‑time in our Orthopaedics Urgent Care setting. The advanced practice provider will assist with the urgent need for providing access to care to patients with urgent orthopaedic needs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of teamwork and will help to build and expand our practice caring for diverse patients.

Hours per week: 32‑36 hours

Schedule

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Sunday‑Saturday, (3) weekday 12‑hour shifts 8:00 pm and (2) rotating weekend 4‑hour shifts 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Required Minimum Training

• 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 for licensure as an APRN.
• APRN License Type/Certification: FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.

Preferred Experience

Two years as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Orthopaedic Surgery or another surgical subspecialty preferred.

Degree of Supervision

Advanced Practitioner 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

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Job Duties

• Take comprehensive history and perform physical examinations.
• Evaluate and treat on the basis of history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guidelines.
• Perform the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief:
  • Suture lacerations/wounds; suture/staple removal.
  • Placement/removal of surgical drains and tubes.
  • Incision and drainage of abscesses.
  • Administration of IV medications.
  • IM/SC injections.
  • Administration of local anesthetic.
  • Ordering and initiation of peripheral venous access.
  • Obtain body fluids for testing via venipuncture, arterial access, aspiration of seroma/hematoma, urinary catheter.
  • Perform wound management (debridement and closure, dressing take‑down and application).
  • Prescribe medical devices.
  • Splinting/casting.
  • Fracture/joint reduction.
  • Joint injection/aspiration.
• Initiate referrals to other health care providers, and/or consult with the attending physician or the collaborating physician.
• Document and bill for direct care provided.
• Utilize current research and evidence‑based decision‑making in all clinical practice.
• Perform and participate in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.
• Participate in and support accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.
• Demonstrate 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 facilitate 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.
• The APP will be responsible for traveling to different MUSC ambulatory clinics to support their assigned physicians.

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. 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.

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