Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) | Cardiology Electrophysiology - MUSC Heart & Vascular Center - Columbia Medical Center Downtown | Columbia, SC

Job Description Summary

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the outpatient and inpatient care of patients with cardiac disease. MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Center - Columbia Medical Center Division is best known for its expertise in cardiac care and serves as a nationally recognized referral center for the prevention diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disease. MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Columbia Medical Center Division strives to be a leader of innovative therapies for patients with acute and chronic cardiac disease and to be the provider of choice for cardiac care in the Midlands. It has received the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest rated Award of 3 stars 20 times in a row. It is also accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers and is a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Distinction Center for Cardiac Care.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001875 MCP - Columbia Heart Columbia DT

Pay Rate Type

Hourly Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary/ Purpose: The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the outpatient and inpatient care of patients with cardiac disease. MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Center - Columbia Medical Center Division is best known for its expertise in cardiac care and serves as a nationally recognized referral center for the prevention diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disease. MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Columbia Medical Center Division strives to be a leader of innovative therapies for patients with acute and chronic cardiac disease and to be the provider of choice for cardiac care in the Midlands. It has received the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest rated Award of 3 stars 20 times in a row. It is also accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers and is a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Distinction Center for Cardiac Care.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm. Some call required.
Patient Population Focus: Outpatient & Inpatient
Patient Population Age Range: 16 years-death

Required Minimum Training and Experience 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.

APRN License Type/Certification:

• 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.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience as a PA FNP or ANP

Preferred Training and Experience:

Training: Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN License Type/Certification identified below:

• 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.)

Experience: Minimum of 2 years as a PA AGACNP or ACNP cardiology and electrophysiology experience preferred.

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).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient positions
• 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
• 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
• APRN or PA must maintain licenses certifications CNEs/CMEs etc. as required by applicable policies and state law

Additional Job Description

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.

If 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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