General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Department of General Surgery - Camden, SC

Medical University of South Carolina•Camden, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

MUSC Surgical Associates – Roberts Street is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our exceptional team of three general surgeons in Camden, SC. The ideal candidate will be comfortable caring for patients across the lifespan in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include outpatient clinic visits, assisting in the operating room, rounding on hospitalized patients, and managing consultations, admissions, and discharges in both the Emergency Department and hospital.

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.
APRN License Type/Certification: FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan. 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 .
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for Adult Surgery
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required for Pediatric Surgery
DHEC and DEA licenses

Responsibilities

Outpatient clinic visits
Assisting in the operating room
Rounding on hospitalized patients
Managing consultations, admissions, and discharges in both the Emergency Department and hospital
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 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