Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Oncology - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Surgical Oncology is looking for a dynamic, patient-centered, and experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our busy thriving and expanding HPB, Endocrine and Breast Oncology practice. The successful applicant will be a board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in working full-time in caring for HPB (hepato-pancreato-biliary), Endocrine and Breast Oncology. Responsibilities include working in collaboration with our four abdominal Surgical Oncology/HPB surgeons, 5 Breast surgeons, and 3 Endocrine surgeons to evaluate and manage new surgical patients and have independent clinics. The APP's practice will primarily be in the outpatient clinic setting. The Surgical Oncology clinics are located currently at both the NCI designated Hollings Cancer Center and the MUSC Ashley River Tower. Additional outpatient clinic sites include MUSC Health East Mt. Pleasant, MUSC Nexton, and MUSC Health West Ashley. The MUSC Surgical Oncology section provides high-quality, cutting-edge treatments for our patients. Our Surgical Oncology surgeons are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant that is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and energetic to support their high-volume clinical practice.

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: 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.
BLS and ACLS

Nice To Haves

Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification identified below:
Physician Assistant or
APRN AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.)
New Grad or experienced provider with interest in Surgical Oncology/Cancer care; 3-5 years of experience in Surgical Oncology as an PA/APP.

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
Active participant in Tumor Boards
Participate in Surgical Oncology Clinical trials
Obtain surgical consents
Travel to clinic sites in West Ashley, Mt. Pleasant and Nexton with possible expansion to other sites.
Work at MUSC plus travel.