APP Fellow (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Cardiology with Advanced Heart Failure Concentration

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This one-year fellowship focuses on clinical experiences and a robust didactic curriculum to provide comprehensive education, preparing an APP for a full-time position in specialty areas. The primary fellowship role is dependent on the specialty area and may include opportunities to learn in various settings such as inpatient, OR, clinic, and ICU. Fellows will work towards clinically relevant competencies and procedural competencies as applicable. APP Fellows will be required to attend academic sessions and/or complete presentations, lectures, or QI projects as determined by the APP Fellowship Coordinator or APP Fellowship Director. Support will be provided by the APP Best Practice Center, department APPs, APP mentors, physician fellows, and physician leaders. The APP Fellow's schedule will align with other department/practice area APPs but may include additional clinical and academic requirements determined by the APP Fellowship Director and approved by the department.

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 (AGACNP/ACNP).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to the first day.
No prior experience required; fellowship is geared for new graduates and experienced APPs wanting to change practice specialties.

Nice To Haves

Experience in cardiology or advanced heart failure is not explicitly required but implied by the fellowship concentration.

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to patients through comprehensive history taking and physical examinations.
Evaluates and treats patients based on history, physical examination, and diagnostic test results, adhering to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline.
Performs therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill, and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief.
Initiates referrals to other healthcare providers and consults with attending or collaborating physicians.
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.
Attends education and academic sessions as determined by the APP Fellowship Coordinator or APP Fellowship Director.
Completes presentations, lectures, QI projects, or other academic requirements as set by the MUSC APP Fellowship Director or Department.
Participates in required MUSC APP Fellowship activities.
Maintains licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc., as required by applicable policies and state law.