Virtual PRN Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) | MUSC Health Department of Emergency Medicine | Telehealth

Job Description Summary

The Division of Emergency Medicine Telehealth is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its team of Advanced Practice Providers for the Virtual Provider in Triage service. In this role, providers will conduct virtual assessments and support the care of ED lobby patients across our health system. They will collaborate with on-site care teams to relay information about critical conditions, changes in patient status, and abnormal diagnostic results. A key focus is on enhancing the patient experience by ensuring providers deliver exceptional clinical care and outstanding customer service.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC001792 MCP - Florence Emergency Services

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

4

Work Shift

Job Description

The Division of Emergency Medicine Telehealth is seeking a PRN Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its team of Advanced Practice Providers for the Virtual Provider in Triage service. In this role, providers will conduct virtual assessments and support the care of ED lobby patients across our health system. They will collaborate with on-site care teams to relay information about critical conditions, changes in patient status, and abnormal diagnostic results. A key focus is on enhancing the patient experience by ensuring providers deliver exceptional clinical care and outstanding customer service.

Job Summary/ Purpose: The Division of Emergency Medicine Telehealth is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its team of Advanced Practice Providers for the Virtual Provider in Triage service. In this role, providers will conduct virtual assessments and support the care of ED lobby patients across our health system. They will collaborate with on-site care teams to relay information about critical conditions, changes in patient status, and abnormal diagnostic results. A key focus is on enhancing the patient experience by ensuring providers deliver exceptional clinical care and outstanding customer service. 

 
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Part Time 

Hours per week: 39 hours a month 
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: minimum 39 hours a month, 5hr and 10hr shifts 

Patient Population Focus: Emergency Department, Virtual Provider in Triage 
Patient Population Age Range: Birth-Death 
 
Required Training  
 
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 

• FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner): [birth to death] Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan, with current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification 

Required Minimum Experience: 3 years’ experience as APP in Emergency Medicine and experience in Telehealth. 

Degree of Supervision 
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC. They will report directly to the Division of EM Telehealth medical directors. 

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations 

All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date: 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) 
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient positions 
• DHEC and DEA  

Job Duties  

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities: 

• Virtually assess ALL ED lobby patients 
• Takes a concise history and physical examination 
• Assigns the patients to an appropriate treatment location 
• Places initial custom-tailored diagnostic and therapeutic orders 
• 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 
• Communicates with the ED care team to inform them of critical presentations, changes in condition, or abnormal diagnostic testing 
• 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 
• Enhances the p