Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - MUSC Department of Primary Care with On-site Occupational Medicine - Pee Dee Region, SC

Job Description Summary

Seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Primary Care team based in the Kingstree, SC area. The APP will primarily provide on-site primary and occupational healthcare services for a workforce of approximately 100 employees and their eligible dependents. The role is office-based, offering a consistent outpatient schedule within an employer-supported clinic environment. This role involves direct patient care, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and contribution to the development of health partnerships within the industry setting.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001836 MCP - Kingstree Primary Care

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary/ Purpose: Seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Primary Care team based in the Kingstree, SC area. The APP will primarily provide on-site primary and occupational healthcare services for a workforce of approximately 100 employees and their eligible dependents. The role is office-based, offering a consistent outpatient schedule within an employer-supported clinic environment. This role involves direct patient care, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and contribution to the development of health partnerships within the industry setting.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried
Hours per week: 40 hours
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:  Monday – Friday 8a-5p
Patient Population Focus: Outpatient

Patient Population Age Range: 13 years-death
 

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
  • 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 Experience:

• Experience in an occupational and primary care setting.
• Additional certifications in occupational health, student health, or related areas.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations and compliance.
• Prior Occupational Health experience as a provider.
• DOT Certification preferred.

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).

• DHEC and DEA license applications must be initiated 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
• Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Supervising/Collaborating Physician  
  • Cryotherapy
  • Incision and drainage of wounds
  • Simple skin biopsies
  • Intramuscular, subcutaneous and other advanced injections

• 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 prece