MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider APP - NPPA - Department of Medicine Division of Hematology Oncology APP Fellowship

Job Description Summary

This oneyear fellowship focuses on clinical experiences as well as a robust didactic curriculum to provide wellrounded education intended to fully prepare an APP for a fulltime position in Hematology Oncology. Ideal candidates would be a new APP or an APP wishing to change specialties. The APP Fellow will be exposed to a wide array of disease processes in multiple different settings with monthly rotations in Malignant Hematology Oncology Bone and Marrow Transplant Classical Hematology Infusion as well as elective rotation opportunities. Additionally the APP Fellow will have the opportunity to learn and complete competencies on various procedures such as bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures. They will be expected to participate in weekly lectures including grand rounds as well as complete an end of year project. APP Fellows will be supported throughout the fellowship by APPs in each department as well as APP mentors physician fellows and physician leaders.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker SubType

Regular

Cost Center

CC000970 COM DOM Hematology/Oncology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried

Hours per week: Extended clinical schedule with additional didactic requirements

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: October 2025 through September 2026. Day shift

Patient Population Focus
Hollings Cancer Center

Patient Population Age Range
13 yearsdeath

Required Minimum Training and Experience
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

• 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: None as this APP Fellowship is geared for new graduates and for APPs wanting to change practice specialties

Preferred Training and Experience

• Physician Assistant

or

• APRN

  • AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts 13 years to death) acutely ill or injured potentially unstable or technologically dependent (vents drips monitors etc.

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 and APP Critical Care Manager.

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 provides 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

• APRN or PA must maintain licenses certifications CNEs/CMEs etc. as required by applicable policies and state law

• Participates in weekly tumor boards and team meetings

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.

Additional Job Description

Required Minimum Training and Experience: 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.

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

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