Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatrics Neurology

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of Pediatric Neurology patients in the outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of teamwork and will help to build and expand our practice caring for diverse patients.

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.
• Pediatric experience required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Neurology experience strongly preferred.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed