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Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant - Pediatrics Neurology
The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of Pediatric Neurology patients in the outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of teamwork and will help to build and expand our practice caring for diverse patients.
Charleston, South Carolina
Advanced Practice Providers
Nursing, Advanced Practice Providers, & Therapists
Full Time
The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of Pediatric Neurology patients in the outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of teamwork and will help to build and expand our practice caring for diverse patients.
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Cost Center: CC COM PEDS Neurology CC
Pay Rate Type: Salary
Pay Grade: Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
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
Patient Population Age Range: 0-21 years (Pediatrics)
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. Pediatric experience required, Pediatric Neurology experience strongly preferred.
Primary Care Pediatric NP or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PCPNP/PNP): Pediatric patients (birth to age 21), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
Family NP (FNP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
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.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.
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 providers, 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 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. In frequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.
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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Worksite address
charleston, SC, 29408, US
Who can apply
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