MUSCP-Advanced Practice Provider (APP- NP/PA)-Division of Gynecologic Oncology-Department of OBGYN

Medical University of South Carolina

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About The Position

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of patients with gynecologic cancer. The APP will join a busy Division that includes 7 Gynecologic Oncologists. The Division specializes in the diagnosis, surgery, treatment, and management of cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, and vulvar cancer with compassion and thoroughness.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program or an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or APRN.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a PA, FNP, or ANP in Women’s Health or Surgical Oncology.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Oncology Certification for Nurse Practitioners.
• Experience in Gynecologic Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients through comprehensive history taking and physical examinations.
• Evaluates and treats patients based on history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results.
• Performs therapeutic procedures including endometrial biopsies, colposcopies, vulvar biopsies, wound debridement, and vacuum therapy.
• Develops and implements the Women’s Inclusive Sexual Health Clinic (WISH) for patients with active cancer and those in remission experiencing sexual health function issues.
• Manages a Survivorship Clinic for cancer survivors weekly at Hollings Cancer Center and other outreach locations.
• Provides on-call services for the inpatient population in coordination with supervising physicians.
• Assures optimal outcomes for patients while maintaining customer satisfaction and institutional goals.
• 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 clinical practice.
• Participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.
• 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 advanced practice provider students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees