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Job Description Summary
MUSC Community Physicians is searching for a full time Advanced Practitioner (NP or PA) working in the Leatherman Behavioral Health Hospital to assist in patient care in a collaborative role with the Psychiatry providers. Will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists and APPs as part of the Mental Health Integrated Centers of Clinical Excellence (ICCE), within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC005598 MCP - Leatherman Behavioral Health
Pay Rate Type
Hourly, Salary
Pay Grade
Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
MUSC Community Physicians is searching for a full time Advanced Practitioner (NP or PA) working in the Leatherman Behavioral Health Hospital to assist in patient care in a collaborative role with the Psychiatry providers. Will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists and APPs as part of the Mental Health Integrated Centers of Clinical Excellence (ICCE), within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried - Exempt
Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm. NO call.
Patient Population Focus: Inpatient, Outpatient and Crisis Stabilization Unit
Patient Population Age Range: 13 years to 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.
Degree of Supervision: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will have a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC assigned and will report directly to this physician.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:
Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:
Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations Evaluates and treats based on history and 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 Supervising/Collaborating Physician
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 nearby 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
MUSC Community Physicians is searching for a full time Advanced Practitioner (NP or PA) working in the Leatherman Behavioral Health Hospital to assist in patient care in a collaborative role with the Psychiatry providers. Will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists and APPs as part of the Mental Health Integrated Centers of Clinical Excellence (ICCE), within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC005598 MCP - Leatherman Behavioral Health
Pay Rate Type
Hourly, Salary
Pay Grade
Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
MUSC Community Physicians is searching for a full time Advanced Practitioner (NP or PA) working in the Leatherman Behavioral Health Hospital to assist in patient care in a collaborative role with the Psychiatry providers. Will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists and APPs as part of the Mental Health Integrated Centers of Clinical Excellence (ICCE), within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried - Exempt
Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm. NO call.
Patient Population Focus: Inpatient, Outpatient and Crisis Stabilization Unit
Patient Population Age Range: 13 years to 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
- APRN
- 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.
Degree of Supervision: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will have a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC assigned 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 complete prior to first day.
Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:
- Cryotherapy
- Incision and drainage of wounds
- Simple skin biopsies
- Intramuscular, subcutaneous, and other advanced injections
- 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
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 nearby 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
