Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) - Neurological Surgery – Columbia Medical Center Northeast

MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Northeast  is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join its Neurological Surgery practice in northeastern Columbia, SC. The ideal candidate will be involved in both hospital and clinic-based care, including discharge planning, pre- and post-operative management, and comprehensive support to the neurosurgeon across all aspects of patient care. Call coverage will be required, both via phone and in-person, in alignment with the physicians call schedule.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status :  Salaried / Exempt

Hours per week :   40

Scheduled Work Hours / Shift :   Monday-Friday, with hours varying based on the physicians schedule.

• A typical shift is 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM, though start and end times may shift as needed.
• The APP will take first call in alignment with the physicians call schedule and may be eligible for additional compensation for call coverage beyond the minimum requirement.

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

Patient Population Age Range :   18 years-death

Required Minimum Training and Experience

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.

APRN License Type / Certification :

Preferred Training and Experience

Training :  Physician Assistant or, if APRN, License Type / Certification :

Experience :  Previous neuro-surgery experience, orthopedic spine, or surgical experience.

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 :

Job Duties

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities :

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 nearby 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.