Advanced Practice Provider; NP​/PA- MUSC Department of Vascular Surgery- Columbia, SC

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Advanced Practice Provider to partner with our dynamic team of one vascular surgeon and one NP. In this role, you’ll provide high-impact care across both hospital and clinic settings, making a real difference in the lives of patients with complex vascular needs. This is your opportunity to thrive in a collaborative environment while expanding your expertise in vascular surgery.

Entity:
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

• Worker Type:
  Employee
• Worker Sub-Type:
  Regular
• Cost Center:
  CC004260 MCP - Vascular Surgery Columbia DT
• Pay Rate Type:
  Hourly, Salary
• Pay Grade:
  Health-33
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Work Shift:
  
  Not specified

We are seeking a skilled Advanced Practice Provider to partner with our dynamic team of one vascular surgeon and one NP. In this role, you’ll provide high-impact care across both hospital and clinic settings, making a real difference in the lives of patients with complex vascular needs. This is your opportunity to thrive in a collaborative environment while expanding your expertise in vascular surgery.

• Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
  Salaried / Exempt
• Hours per week:
  40
• Scheduled Work Hours /
  
  Shift:
  Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; minimum one weekend of call per month with additional weeknight call schedule
• Patient Population Focus:
  Inpatient, Outpatient, Operating Room/First Assist, Procedural Unit
• Patient Population Age Range:
  18 years - death

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.

• Physician Assistant or APRN License Type / Certification:
  • AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP):
    Adult patients (18 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
  • APRN must have Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Certification
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 1 year experience as a PA, FNP or ANP. New Graduates considered on a case-by-case basis. FNP and ANP must have RNFA certification prior to start date.

Training: Physician Assistant or APRN License Type/Certification:

• Physician Assistant
• APRN
• AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner):
  Adult patients (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.)
• APRN must have RNFA Certification

• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 years’ experience in adult vascular or cardiac surgery as a PA, AGACNP or ACNP or sufficient training/rotations as a new graduate.

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.

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

Provides direct care to inpatient, ED consults, and outpatient clinic 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:
• First OR Assist
• Carotid endarterectomies and TCAR
• AAA stent graft repair, open AAA repair; aortic emergencies
• Bypasses
• AV fistula or shunt creations and elevation procedures
• Below and above knee amputations
• Lower extremity endarterectomies/thrombectomies
• First rib resections
• Venous procedures in the office
• Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending…