Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) | MUSC Department of Hospital Medicine | Pee Dee Division | Florence, SC Position Available In Florence, South Carolina

Job Description Summary The Hospital Medicine Department at MUSC Health – Pee Dee, is seeking skilled Acute Care trained Advanced Practice Providers interested in providing adult in-patient care in our facility. MUSC Health Pee Dee is made up of 3 facilities, Florence SC, Marion SC, and Black River (Cades) SC. Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center

CC001797 MCP

– Florence Hospital Medicine Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Work Shift Job Description Job Summary/ Purpose :

The Hospital Medicine Department at MUSC Health – Pee Dee, is seeking skilled Acute Care trained Advanced Practice Providers interested in providing adult in-patient care in our facility. MUSC Health Pee Dee is made up of 3 facilities, Florence SC, Marion SC, and Black River (Cades) SC.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:

Salary/Exempt Hours per week: 7on7off schedule

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:

7:00am-7:00pm

Patient Population Focus:

Inpatient Patient Population Age Range:

18 years – 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 as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Completion of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Family Nurse Practitioner with prior hospital medicine and/or ICU experience will also be considered.

Required Experience:

Must have at least 6 months of hospital medicine experience.

Preferred Training and Experience:

1 year as a Physician Assistant or

FNP/AGACNP

in Hospital medicine. ICU experience a plus but not required.

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:

Currently licensed (or eligible) in the state of South Carolina as a Physician Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners or as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with the SC Board of Nursing. Requires certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). If ACLS is not current, provider must enroll and have received certificate by start date. DHEC and DEA license Job Duties 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 provides, 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 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. Additional Job Description Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and two years clinical experience required, at least one year of which must have been in a specialty area of care. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner specific to the area of employment required unless a new graduate. New graduates must be certification eligible upon employment, and obtain certification within six months of employment. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner from the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees