Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Cardiology – MUSC Health Marion – Marion, SC

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health - Cardiology APP: The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the outpatient care of cardiology patients in Marion SC. The APP will provide quality care for patients, coordinate care, and evaluate new and established patients in the clinic.

Our Cardiology physicians provide compassionate care for you and your loved ones. Their knowledge of cardiac medicine combined with their concern for the patient's wellbeing makes MUSC Health - Cardiology an excellent choice for your cardiac healthcare needs. Cardiac care at MUSC Health - Cardiology focuses on the functions and disorders of the heart and circulatory system. Our heart care specialists provide routine and preventive cardiac services, as well as help manage chronic conditions.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001846 MCP - Marion Cardiology

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Health - Cardiology APP: The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the outpatient care of cardiology patients in Marion SC. The APP will provide quality care for patients, coordinate care, and evaluate new and established patients in the clinic.

Our Cardiology physicians provide compassionate care for you and your loved ones. Their knowledge of cardiac medicine combined with their concern for the patient's wellbeing makes MUSC Health - Cardiology an excellent choice for your cardiac healthcare needs. Cardiac care at MUSC Health - Cardiology focuses on the functions and disorders of the heart and circulatory system. Our heart care specialists provide routine and preventive cardiac services, as well as help manage chronic conditions.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: 40

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

Patient Population Focus: Outpatient only

Patient Population Age Range: 16-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 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 Experience: Minimum of 2 years cardiology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider

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

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; an