Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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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

• Required Minimum Training: 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.
• All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date: 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).

What This Job Offers

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