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

Job Description Summary

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 physician’s call schedule.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001861 MCP - Columbia NE Neurosurg Gatewy

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary/ Purpose: 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 physician’s 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 physician’s 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 physician’s 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:

• FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan. The NP must hold an RNFA certification upon hire to first assist in the operation room.

Preferred Training and Experience

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

• AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.) The NP must hold an RNFA certification upon hire to first assist in the operation room.

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:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• DHEC and DEA license

Job Duties

• Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:
• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
• Evaluates and treats based on 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 s