MUSCP-Advanced Practice Provider-HeadacheMigraine-Department of Neurology

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Job Description:

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working fulltime in the care of patients with Neurological Disease treating patients with a diagnosis of Headache & Migraines.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: 40 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday Friday 8AM 5PM or 8:30AM to 5:30PM 4 hour clinic blocks x 8 clinics p/week.

Patient Population Focus Outpatient

Patient Population Age Range 18 yearsdeath 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

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APRN License Type/Certification: Currently licensed (or eligible) in the state of South Carolina as a Physician Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners or as a Advanced Practice Nurse (FNP or APNP) with the SC Board of Nursing. Requires certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

o 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.

o FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management primary care across the lifespan.

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). DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Job Duties (list job tasks)

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

Assesses diagnoses and manages outpatients with neurological symptoms primarily related to patients presenting with Headache/Migraine. Recognizes and assesses changes in patient status intervening when necessary. Recognizes and assesses changes in patient status intervening when necessary. Implements measures to minimize risk.

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 evidencebased decisionmaking 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

Additional Job Description

Graduation from an approved Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARCPA) or its predecessor agencies. Must be licensed in the state of South Carolina and certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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