APP Fellow (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Dermatology

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This one-year fellowship focuses on clinical experiences as well as a robust didactic curriculum, designed to provide a well-rounded education intended to fully prepare 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 (i.e., inpatient, OR, clinic, ICU) and work towards clinically relevant competencies and procedural competencies as applicable. The APP Fellow will be required to attend academic sessions and/or complete presentations/lectures/QI projects as determined by the APP Fellowship Coordinator or APP Fellowship Director. APP Fellows will be supported throughout the fellowship by the APP Best Practice Center, department APPs, APP mentors, physician fellows, and physician leaders. The APP Fellow schedule will align with other department/practice area APPs but may include some additional clinical and academic requirements determined by the APP Fellowship Director and approved by the department. This APP Fellow Position will start in February 2027. While the APP Fellowship position will be based in Charleston, the ongoing APP position anticipated to become available in February 2028 will be based in Bluffton, SC. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter as part of the application, highlighting how the fellowship aligns with the applicant's career aspirations. Applicants chosen for interview will be required to send 3 letters of recommendation to the department prior to their interview.

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 as noted below.
FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
None. APP Fellowship is geared for new graduates and for experienced APPs wanting to change practice specialties.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Nice To Haves

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

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 therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief
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 when appropriate
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 APP Fellowship Coordinator or APP Fellowship Director
Completes presentations, lectures, QI projects or other academic requirements as set by MUSC APP Fellowship Director or Department
Participates in required MUSC APP Fellowship activities
APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law
Skin biopsy
KOH exam
Scabies prep
Cryotherapy
Intralesional injection
Suturing
Topical and injectable local anesthetics
Debridement
Ultraviolet light therapy
Curettage and electrodessication