Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) | MUSC Health Department of Podiatry | Columbia, SC

Job Description Summary MUSC Health Podiatry is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic healthcare team in Columbia, SC. In this role, the APP will provide comprehensive care to patients with a variety of foot and ankle conditions. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing both acute and chronic podiatric conditions, including performing non-surgical and surgical treatments within their scope of practice. Additionally, the APP will evaluate new, established, and post-operative patients in the clinic, interpret imaging and vascular studies, and deliver high-quality care tailored to each patient's needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine clinical expertise with patient education, ensuring optimal outcomes in a busy, growing clinic. Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005356 MCP - Columbia Podiatry Pay Rate Type Hourly, Salary Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description MUSC Health Podiatry is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic healthcare team in Columbia, SC. In this role, the APP will provide comprehensive care to patients with a variety of foot and ankle conditions. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing both acute and chronic podiatric conditions, including performing non-surgical and surgical treatments within their scope of practice. Additionally, the APP will evaluate new, established, and post-operative patients in the clinic, interpret imaging and vascular studies, and deliver high-quality care tailored to each patient's needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine clinical expertise with patient education, ensuring optimal outcomes in a busy, growing clinic. Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt Hours per week: 40 (36 required as direct patient care) Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: APP will practice daily from the Podiatry office Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Every Other Wednesday: APP will go to SCDC for clinic. Patient Population Focus: Outpatient Patient Population Age Range: 10 years-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 Assistant or APRN License Type/Certification: AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP): Adult pts (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting. FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan. Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a PA, FNP or ANP is preferred but not required. We are happy to provide training to qualified applicants. Preferred Training and Experience Preferred Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a PA, FNP or ANP in a specialty practice preferred, but not required. We are happy to provide training to qualified applicants. 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). If 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 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 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 The APP will be expected to assist in the management of post-operative care, assess new and established patients and perform in-office procedures. Additionally, the APP will also be expected to treat the following but not limited to: diabetic foot care, nail trimming, corn/callous removal, etc.). The APP will provide care at SCDC biweekly and perform telehealth follow-ups if needed. 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. 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 Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.

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