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Job Description Summary
The Department of Surgery Division of CT Surgery is recruiting for an APP.Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and FinancialsWorker Type
EmployeeWorker SubType
RegularCost Center
CC001068 COM SURG CT Adult Cardiac Surgery CCPay Rate Type
SalaryPay Grade
Health33Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Job Summary/ Purpose:
The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working fulltime in the OR setting as firstassist in cardiac cases. The APP will join a busy Cardiothoracic Surgery division that includes 5 cardiac surgeons 10 residents and a group of 4 cardiac surgery OR APPs. The division performs CABG valve replacement robotic heart surgery left ventricular assist device placement heart transplant and complex aortic surgical repair. The Cardiothoracic Surgery Division is a leader in surgical care for patients in the state of South Carolina.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: MF 810 hour shifts pending OR schedule
APP is on call every fourth weekend (home call) and every fourth weekday (home call)
Patient Population Focus
Inpatient / OR only role
Patient Population Age Range
18 yearsdeath
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. Minimum 5 years of cardiac surgery experience.
or
Preferred Training:
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Preferred Experience: 5 years experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) in cardiac surgery first assist and EVH experience.
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 to the Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Required Licensure Certifications Registrations
All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.
Job Duties
Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:
First assist role in operating room for cardiac surgery cases. On call every fourth weekend for emergency cases.
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 OR duties in accordance with procedural privileges skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief
Examples: Endoscopic vein harvest radial artery harvest cannulation and decannulation closure of incisions first assist in sternotomy cases and robotic cases as well as transcatheter cases etc.
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
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
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 requiredIf 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.
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