Advance Practice Provider - (NP​/PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery APP - MUSC Health Columbia Medical

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health Cardiothoracic Surgery Columbia is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider to join their thriving team. The APP will join 2 Surgeons and a Physician Assistant to primarily provide inpatient care.

This year, U.S. News & World Report ranked MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Downtown as High Performing in the treatment of Heart Attack and Heart Failure. Additionally, the hospital achieved the #10 spot on the PINCAI list of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals for 2023. MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Center has received the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ 3-star rating 20 years in a row, is accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, and is a Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina Blue Distinction® Center for Cardiac Care.

Every year, our exceptionally skilled providers save and transform hundreds of lives. We invite you to join a hardworking team to provide advanced treatment and personalized care to patients in Columbia, SC, and the surrounding communities.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm. Some call required

Patient Population Focus:
Inpatient, Outpatient, Operating Room/First Assist, Procedural Unit, Emergency Department Management/Consultation.

Patient Population Age Range: 13 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.

• 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.
• APRN must have Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Certification

Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a PA, FNP or ANP.

• AGACNP/ACNP

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in adult cardiothoracic surgery APP.

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) SC DHEC
• DEA

• 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 the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief
• Initiates referrals to other healthcare 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

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…