Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Peds Gastroenterology

Job Description Summary

The successful applicant will be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in working full-time in the care of Pediatric Gastroenterology patients in the outpatient setting at MUSC Health at Tidelands.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001019 COM PEDS Gastroenterology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

This position is located in Murrells Inlet, SC.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm

Patient Population Focus: Outpatient

Patient Population Age Range: 0-21 years (Pediatrics)

Required Training and Experience

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

APRN
- 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.

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: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day. The Nutrition Support Advanced Practice Provider will be expected to take the CNSC (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician) exam within 18 months of hire and maintain certification during employment.

Job Duties (list job tasks)

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.

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. 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.

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

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