Muscp – Advanced Practice Provider – App-NP/PA
| Company | Medical University of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Location | Charleston, SC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible as a PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health NP)
- Currently licensed (or eligible) in the state of South Carolina as a Physician Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners or as an PMHNP with the SC Board of Nursing
- Requires certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- DHEC and DEA license applications must be submitted prior to first day
Responsibilities
- 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 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.
- PMHNP or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law.
- Works to understand the needs of patients and their families, and assists with care planning and goal setting, working to resolve conflicts when they arise.
- Assumes responsibility for management of care for assigned patient caseload, establishing protocols with collaborating/supervising physician and monitoring treatment plans and clinical practice.
- Monitor care delivered, clinical expert, role model and teacher/preceptor for nurses, students, interns and residents.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a Mental Health PA/NP