Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care

C003 University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks an Advanced Practice Provider for part-time primary care in East Cooper Internal Medicine, Mt. Pleasant, SC. The role includes 4.5 half-day clinic sessions weekly focusing on acute visits in a busy outpatient setting.

The provider will perform comprehensive histories, exams, and manage care with supervision; PA or APRN licensure or eligibility, current certifications, and ongoing education are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and licensed or eligible for licensure.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and licensed or eligible for licensure.
• AGPNP/ANP or FNP scope as described (adult or family primary care across lifespan).

Responsibilities

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations.
• Evaluates and treats based on history, exam, labs, and imaging per guidelines.
• Performs procedures (incisions, drainage, skin biopsies) as privileges allow.
• Initiates referrals and coordinates with supervising physician.
• Documents and bills for direct care; supports quality improvement and research.
• Participates in accreditation and regulatory activities.

Education

Physician Assistant program

Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Job Description Summary

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working part-time in the care of patients in primary care. This APP will have 4.5 half-day clinic sessions per week, with sessions focused on Acute patient visits. This position is located in our MUSC Health East Cooper Internal Medicine practice at 1600 Midtown Ave. in Mt. Pleasant. This is a busy and thriving primary care practice. Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000969 COM DOM GIM Internal Medicine CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 20 Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Description Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt Hours per week: 20 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Wednesday and Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, Thursday 1-5 PM Location: East Cooper Medical Internal Medicine - 1600 Midtown Ave, Mt Pleasant, SC. Patient Population Focus Outpatient Patient Population Age Range 18 years to death (Internal Medicine)

Required Training and Experience

Required Minimum 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.

• 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.

Required APP Experience

Minimum of 1 year as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in a primary care or urgent care setting.

Preferred APP Experience

Minimum of 2 years as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in a primary care or urgent care setting.

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: Basic Life Support (BLS). If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Job Duties

• 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: Incision and drainage of wounds, Simple skin biopsies, 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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Career Opportunities at MUSC

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.