Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

22h

About The Position

The physical medicine and rehabilitation division is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in working full-time in the care of patients with pain medicine needs. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will join our PM&R ambulatory service at the Medical University of South Carolina, providing care to patients at several ambulatory clinics across the Lowcountry. MUSC PM&R Division strives to be a leader in innovative, high-quality care for patients with acute care and post-acute care needs across the Lowcountry.

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: 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.
FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
Basic Life Support (BLS). If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

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
Complete clinical encounters at multiple ambulatory sites in the tri-county area
Provide care in multiple sites in the greater Charleston community, to include Nexton (Summerville), Health West (West Ashley), Clements Ferry, and Chuck Dawley (Mt. Pleasant).