MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) - Department of Medicine: Division of Endocrinology

Job Description Summary

Responsible for working in multidisciplinary outpatient Endocrine tumor clinics and attending tumor board. Prior experience with Endocrine disorders is desirable. Experience with insulin pumps and CGM would be helpful.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000967 COM DOM Endocrinology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week:

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm based on clinical schedule.
 

Patient Population Focus
Outpatient ambulatory clinics

Patient Population Age Range
18years-death, adult only

Required Training and Experience   

Required Minimum Training: 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.

• Physician Assistant

or

• APRN License Type/Certification:

  • 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.

Preferred Training and Experience
 

Preferred Experience: Minimum of 1 year of diabetes management experience as a PA, AGPNP/ANP

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:

Basic Life Support (BLS).

If applicable, DHEC license applications must be started prior to first day.

 

Job Duties:

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 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

• Positively represent the division through active participation to various projects and initiatives. Exhibit the highest standards of customer care and commitment according to MUSC Excellence. Advocate our expertise to other services on campus and healthcare institutions by promoting the consulting and educational activities of the Diabetes Management Service. Participate with patient care team toward mastering Joint Commission goals. Work constructively with all other members of the endocrine division (physicians, nursing and administration): Communicate treatment plans; correctly perform administrative duties such as coding and documentation; appropriately seek clinical guidance when needed.

• Potential precepting of MUSC NP or PA students during their clinical year.

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 dexter