Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) - MUSC Health - Florence, SC

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health - Florence Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for its Neurological Surgery practice located in Florence, SC. The ideal candidate will be interested in hospital- and office-based support, preparing discharges, pre- and post-op patient care, and providing support to the Neurosurgeon in all aspects of care. Call coverage will be required via phone and in person, as appropriate, in alignment with the physician's call schedule.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003522 MCP - Florence Neurosurgery

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Health - Florence Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for its Neurological Surgery practice located in Florence, SC. The ideal candidate will be interested in hospital- and office-based support, preparing discharges, pre- and post-op patient care, and providing support to the Neurosurgeon in all aspects of care. Call coverage will be required via phone and in person, as appropriate, in alignment with the physician's call schedule.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Salaried / Exempt

Hours per week : 40

Scheduled Work Hours / Shift : Monday-Friday; hours will vary depending on physician's schedule.

• Typical shift is 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm, but shift may start earlier or end later. The APP will take first call, in alignment with the physician's call schedule. The APP can be compensated for call coverage over and above the minimum.

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

Patient Population Age Range : 13 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 :

FNP (Family NP) : (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan

Preferred Training and Experience

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

Job Duties

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities :

Additional Job Description

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 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. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined / cramped spaces.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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