Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Otolaryngology

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Otology is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. The APP will assist the attending physicians in clinic and provide care as an independent practitioner by evaluating new and follow-up patients, performing histories and physical exams, performing in-office procedures, ordering of ancillary tests, patient education, phone calls for prescriptions/lab results and coordination of care. He or she will perform as liaison among inpatient and outpatient nurses, nurse coordinators, and physicians, to provide the highest level of patient care. In addition, they will serve as a dedicated health care professional who will review test results and educate patients on their disease process and treatment plan.

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
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.

Nice To Haves

Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team members

Responsibilities

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 therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief, including but not limited to: Diagnosis and management of common diseases of ear, Removal of cerumen and/or foreign body in ear canal, Myringotomy, Middle ear injection, External ear biopsy, Removal of nasal foreign body, Rigid and flexible nasal endoscopy, Anterior/posterior nasal packing, Incision and drainage of simple abscesses/hematomas (skin, cysts, helical hematoma), Wound debridement/dressing changes
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 requires the potential to travel to different sites/clinics: Charleston – Downtown, East Cooper and North Charleston