Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatrics Neurology

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join the outpatient Pediatric Neurology team. The role emphasizes teamwork and expanding the practice to diverse pediatric patients. Position is full-time, with Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm hours and 40 hours per week.

Requirements include completion of an accredited PA or NP program and licensing or eligibility, pediatric experience, and PALS certification. Employment is at UMA with MUSC supervision.

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 for licensure as an APRN
• Pediatric experience required, Pediatric Neurology experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
• Evaluates and treats based on history, exam, and tests per scope of practice
• Initiates referrals to other providers and consults with attending physician
• Documents and bills for direct care provided
• Uses evidence-based decision-making in clinical practice
• Performs quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research
• Supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization
• Demonstrates ongoing professional development and continuing education
• May precept students and facilitate learning of new team members
• Maintains licenses, certifications, and CME requirements as required by policy and state law

Skills

Pediatric experience

Pediatric Neurology experience

Teamwork

Education

Physician Assistant program

Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Job Description Summary

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of Pediatric Neurology patients in the outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of teamwork and will help to build and expand our practice caring for diverse patients.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001027 COM PEDS Neurology 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/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm

Patient Population Focus: Outpatient

Patient Population Age Range: 0-21 years (Pediatrics)

Required APP Training and Experience

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. Pediatric experience required, Pediatric Neurology experience strongly preferred.

• Primary Care Pediatric NP or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PCPNP/PNP): Pediatric patients (birth to age 21), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.

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

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 Certifications, Registrations

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). 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

• 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

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. In frequently 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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