Advance Practice Provider - (NP/PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery APP - MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

59d • Onsite

About The Position

MUSC Health Cardiothoracic Surgery Columbia is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their team. The APP will primarily provide inpatient care, working alongside 2 Surgeons and a Physician Assistant. The facility has received high rankings and accreditations for cardiovascular care, including recognition from U.S. News & World Report, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. This role offers an opportunity to provide advanced treatment and personalized care to patients in the Columbia, SC, and surrounding communities.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.
• APRN must have Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Certification
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a PA, FNP or ANP
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• SC DHEC
• DEA

Nice To Haves

• Physician Assistant or if APRN License Type/Certification: AGACNP/ACNP
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in adult cardiothoracic surgery APP

Responsibilities

• 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 Clinical Division Chief
• Initiates referrals to other health care provides, 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

Benefits

• Salaried

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree