MUSCP Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA)- Department of Pediatrics: Endocrinology

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

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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 pediatric patients with diabetes and a variety of other endocrine diagnosis. The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at MUSC has a distinguished history of clinical, translational, and basic research as well as a reputation of excellence in clinical care and education. Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital was ranked as a “best children’s hospital” by U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals 2022-23. Telehealth appointments may be considered part of the normal caseload.

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.
Physician Assistant or APRN License Type/Certification: Primary Care Pediatric NP or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PCPNP/PNP) : Pediatric patients (birth to age 21), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting. Family NP (FNP) : (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
Minimum of 1 year experience specializing in Pediatric Endocrinology.
All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date: Basic Life Support (BLS).
DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Nice To Haves

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).

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.
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.
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.
This position may require travel between area clinical locations, including but not limited to: North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville and Downtown Charleston.