MUSCP-Orthopaedic APP-First Assist-Department of Orthopaedics and Physicial Medicine & Rehabilitation

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The advanced practice provider will first assist in the Operating Room for orthopaedic surgeons in providing primary health care in the treatment of patients. The ideal candidate will complete history, physical, and pre/post-op orders. The APP will be accountable to the Orthopaedic Department Chair. The Orthopaedic surgeon of the day will direct the APP to the cases needing assistance.

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 Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PCPNP/PNP): Pediatric patients (birth to age 21), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
ACLS
DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.
Graduation from an approved Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessor agencies.
Must be licensed in the state of South Carolina, and certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Nice To Haves

Preferred Experience:

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 the following 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
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
Evaluate and treat orthopaedic patients in an ambulatory setting
Manage all aspects of inpatient care in post-operative patients and patients admitted as a result of spinal emergencies
Collaborate with other first assist care team members and physicians
First Assist with orthopaedic surgery