MUSC Health
Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - MUSC Columbia Medical Center - Columbia, SC
Job Description Summary

MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their team of Advanced Practice Providers. Candidates will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services for patients in Columbia, SC, and the surrounding communities. MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Downtown, and MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Northeast house two moderate acuity Emergency Departments, and both operate as community hospitals within the Medical University of South Carolina’s health system.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type 

Regular

Cost Center

CC003079 MCP - Columbia Emergency Medicine

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-32

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their team of Advanced Practice Providers. Candidates will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services for patients in Columbia, SC, and the surrounding communities. MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Downtown, and MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Northeast house two moderate acuity Emergency Departments, and both operate as community hospitals within the Medical University of South Carolina’s health system.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly/Non-exempt

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Varies

Patient Population Focus: Emergency Department Management

Patient Population Age Range: 13years-death

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.

Physician Assistant

or

APRN FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.

Preferred Training: Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification

Physician Assistant

or 

 APRNFNP with current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification
Preferred Experience

FNP with current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) CertificationAt least 2 years of Emergency Room experience as a PA or NP

Degree of Supervision

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this physician.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:

Basic Life Support (BLS).Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient positionsIf applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Job Duties

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities: 

Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinationsEvaluates 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 guidelinePerforms the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief:Administration of Local and Digital AnesthesiaComplicated and Uncomplicated Repair of LacerationsRemoval of Foreign Bodies from Eyes, Ears, Nose, Skin, and WoundsTrepination of Subungual HematomasIncision and Drainage of AbscessesUrethral CatheterizationPlacement of Peripheral Venous AccessPlacement of Central Lines [with proof of competency]Placement of ThoracostomyEndotracheal Intubation [with proof of competency]ACLSArterial PunctureVenipunctureLumbar Puncture [with proof of competency]Application of SplintsArthrocentesisInitiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physicianDocuments and bills for direct care providedUtilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practicePerforms and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical researchParticipates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organizationDemonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing educationPotential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team membersAPRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law
Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements

Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs(+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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Columbia, SC