MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship (APP - NP/PA) - Department of Medicine: Division of Cardiology with Advanced Heart Failure Concentration

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. Shifts and total hours will vary based on rotation area: 8 hour shifts on outpatient rotation 10-13 hour shifts on inpatient/ICU rotations. Shifts may include nights weekends and holiday coverage.

Patient Population Focus
Patients with general cardiology conditions with an emphasis on patients with heart failure diagnosis LVADs or cardiac transplant recipients. Patient settings: clinic hospital floor ICU and imaging and procedural areas.

Patient Population Age Range
13 years to death

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

• AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death)

Required Experience: None. APP Fellowship is geared for new graduates and for APPs wanting to change practice specialties

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 the Fellowship APP Coordinator APP Fellowship Director and/or APP Manager.

Required Licensure Certifications Registrations

All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:

Basic Life Support (BLS).

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for adult inpatient/OR/ED/ICU
If applicable DHEC 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

• Performs therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief

• 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 when appropriate

• 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

• Attends education and academic sessions as determined by APP Lead APP Manager or APP Fellowship Director

• Completes presentations lectures QI projects or other academic requirements as set by MUSC APP Fellowship Director or Department

• Participates in required MUSC APP Fellowship activities

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

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter as part of the application highlighting how the fellowship aligns with the applicants career aspirations. Applicants chosen for interview will be required to send 2-3 letters of recommendation to the department prior to their interview.