Infusion Advanced Practice Provider-Division of Hematology Oncology

Job Description Summary

Hollings Cancer Center in Orangeburg has an excellent Advanced Practice Provider opportunity in the Infusion practice.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004783 MCP - Orangeburg - Cancer Center Oncology Physicians

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Hollings Cancer Center in Orangeburg has an excellent Advanced Practice Provider opportunity in the Infusion practice. 

The APP will supervise the care of patients seen in the Hollings Cancer Center of Orangeburg Infusion area that are receiving chemotherapy and/or other infusion needs. Examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. May prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests. Advises patients about continuing care.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40
 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday – Thursday 8:00AM – 5:00PM; Fridays 8:00AM – 1:00PM

Patient Population Focus: Outpatient

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.

• Physician Assistant

or

• APRN License Type/Certification:

• FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.

Preferred Training and Experience Training: Physician Assistant or if APRN License Type/Certification:

• Physician Assistant

or

• APRN

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 and DEA 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

• Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief

• 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 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

• Assess the health status of patients through performance of history, physical examination and diagnostic testing in the out-patient settings. 

• Under the guidance of established protocols and in collaboration with other health care providers, plans and manages the care of patients.

• Evaluates patient's response to treatment and documents the patient's progress in the out-patient settings to achieve optimal patient outcomes relative to cost & quality.

• Demonstrates accountability for personal and professional competency and growth. Participates in continuing education and professional organizations. Maintains all appropriate licenses and CME requirements.

• Serve on committees as appropriate.

Additional Job Description

MCP APP

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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