Advanced Practice Provider (APP-NP/PA) - Neurology - Florence Medical Center (Physician Assistant )
Company: MUSC Health
Location: Florence
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Neurology opening in Florence, South Carolina.
Job Summary/ Purpose: MUSC Health Neurology Florence is seeking a
Neurology Advanced Practice Provider to care for the rapidly
growing ambulatory clinic in Florence, SC. The Nurse Practitioner
or Physician Assistant is under the general direction and
responsibility of the supervising/collaborating physician. Assist
with direct patient care, case management, practice development,
and implementation of policies and procedures to increase the
continuity of care of all patients. Collaborates with members of
the team to establish protocols, supervise treatment plan and
monitor quality of the clinical practice.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salary/Exempt Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm Patient
Population focus: Outpatient primarily with the potential to expand
to inpatient care Patient Population Age Range: 18 and older
Required Minimum Training and Education:
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 as a Family Nurse Practitioner
(FNP). Neurology experience preferred. Degree of Supervision
Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 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 National Board of Medical Examiners or the American Academy
of Physician Assistants or as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
Requires certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac
Life Support. ACLS required for adult inpatient positions. If ACLS
is not current, provider must enroll and have received certificate
by start date. 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 - Attends appropriate meetings as required -
Refilling medications - 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.
Keywords: MUSC Health, Fayetteville , Advanced Practice Provider (APP-NP/PA) - Neurology - Florence Medical Center (Physician Assistant ), Healthcare , Florence, North Carolina
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