Overview
Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) – Orthopedic Surgery – MUSC Chester Medical Center – Chester, SC
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Job Summary
MUSC Health - Chester Medical Center is seeking a skilled Advanced Practice Provider to work full-time alongside one physician in an established Orthopedics practice located in Chester, SC.
Job Details
Entity: MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Cost Center: CC001780 MCP - Chester Ortho & Sports Medicine
Pay Rate Type: Hourly, Salary
Pay Grade: Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Responsibilities
* Provide direct patient care with a mix of clinic (75%) and surgical assist (25%) responsibilities.
* Assist with trauma, hips, total joints, arthroscopy, joint repair, shoulders and other orthopedic procedures.
* Take comprehensive histories, perform physical examinations, and evaluate/tredict treatment plans per practice guidelines.
* Participate in order entry, documentation, and billing for direct care provided.
* Initiate referrals and consult with the attending or collaborating physician.
* Assist with inpatient rounds, orders, and discharges when applicable.
* Order and manage peripheral venous access and obtain body fluids for testing as needed.
* Practice evidence-based care and participate in quality/performance improvement activities and regulatory/compliance initiatives.
* Potential to precept MUSC APRN/PA students and train new team members.
Qualifications
* Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and current licensure or eligibility as a Physician Assistant, or completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and current APRN licensure or eligibility.
* APRN License Type/Certification: APRN must have Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Certification.
* Two years of orthopedic surgery or related surgical subspecialty experience preferred.
* Supervision: Reports to a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC.
* Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: BLS; DEA (if applicable); APRN RNFA first assist certification at hire.
Physical Requirements
Continuous ability to stand, walk, and sit; bend, kneel, reach, and use hands/arms; tolerate lifting and transfer of objects up to 50 lbs; maintain 20/40 vision with or without correction; work in a latex-safe environment; ability to work indoors and in potentially dusty areas.
Additional Information
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate based on 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 or federal law. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment based on qualifications, merit, and business need. The Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program.
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