Advanced Practice Provider (NPPA) – Cardiology – MUSC Health Marion – Marion, SC

Job Description Summary

Entity

Worker Type

Worker Sub-Type

Cost Center

Pay Rate Type

Pay Grade

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Health - Cardiology APP: The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the outpatient care of cardiology patients in Marion SC. The APP will provide quality care for patients coordinate care and evaluate new and established patients in the clinic.

Our Cardiology physicians provide compassionate care for you and your loved ones. Their knowledge of cardiac medicine combined with their concern for the patients wellbeing makes MUSC Health - Cardiology an excellent choice for your cardiac healthcare needs. Cardiac care at MUSC Health - Cardiology focuses on the functions and disorders of the heart and circulatory system. Our heart care specialists provide routine and preventive cardiac services as well as help manage chronic conditions.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm.

Patient Population Focus: Outpatient only

Patient Population Age Range: 16-death

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

or

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.
    

Preferred Experience: Minimum of 2 years cardiology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider

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)

• DHEC and

• DEA

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

  • Must be able to travel to secondary practice as scheduled

MUSC Health Marion Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care facility that provides complete inpatient outpatient diagnostic medical surgical and emergency care. Marion Medical Center is Joint Commission accredited and included Mullins Nursing Center a 92-bed long-term care facility.

We believe in the power of people to create great care. We work hard every day to be a place of healing care and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

Marion SC is an ideal place for professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle. The area offers a low cost of living minimal commute times and a close-knit community that values both personal and professional connections. Its proximity to Florence provides access to regional amenities while Myrtle Beach and Charleston are within easy driving distance for weekend getaways. Marion allows you to build a rewarding career while enjoying a slower pace of life and strong community support.

MUSC Health - Cardiology - Marion Medical Park offers a wide variety of cardiology procedures and treatments. Areas of expertise include heart catheterizations temporary/permanent pacemakers echocardiograms nuclear stress tests Central Venous Pressure (CVP) placement intra-balloon pump insertion carotid and renal angiography and interpretation of Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) venous arterial and carotid ultrasounds.

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.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program please click here: