Job Description
MUSC Health – Midlands Division is seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team of Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Providers. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Columbia Medical Center – Downtown, Columbia Medical Center – Northeast, and Kershaw Medical Center. The ideal candidate will provide a full scope of diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services, while also contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment. This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally within a leading healthcare system, while making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC003079 MCP - Columbia Emergency Medicine Pay Rate Type Hourly, Salary Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description MUSC Health – Midlands Division is seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team of Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Providers. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Columbia Medical Center – Downtown, Columbia Medical Center – Northeast, and Kershaw Medical Center. The ideal candidate will provide a full scope of diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services, while also contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment. This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally within a leading healthcare system, while making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the communities we serve. 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 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 Assistan t or APRN FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan. Preferred Training and Experience Preferred Training: Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification Physician Assistant or APRN FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner): With current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification Preferred Experience: FNP with current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification At 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 positions 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 Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief: Administration of Local and Digital Anesthesia Complicated and Uncomplicated Repair of Lacerations Removal of Foreign Bodies from Eyes, Ears, Nose, Skin, and Wounds Trepination of Subungual Hematomas Incision and Drainage of Abscesses Urethral Catheterization Placement of Peripheral Venous Access Placement of Central Lines [with proof of competency] Placement of Thoracostomy Endotracheal Intubation [with proof of competency] ACLS Arterial Puncture Venipunctu