MUSCP-Orthopaedic APP-First Assist-Department of Orthopaedics and Physicial Medicine & Rehabilitation

Job Description Summary

The advanced practice provider will first assist in the Operating Room for orthopaedic surgeons in providing primary health care in the treatment of patients. The ideal candidate will complete history, physical, and pre/post-op orders. The APP will be accountable to the Orthopaedic Department Chair. The Orthopaedic surgeon of the day will direct the APP to the cases needing assistance.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000989 COM Orthopaedic Surgery & Physical Medicine CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Entity/Organization: MUSCP- (MUSC Physicians)

Job Title: MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) - Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Job Summary/ Purpose: The advanced practice provider will first assist in the Operating Room for orthopaedic surgeons in providing primary health care in the treatment of patients. The ideal candidate will complete history, physical, and pre/post-op orders. The APP will be accountable to the Orthopaedic Department Chair. The Orthopaedic surgeon of the day will direct the APP to the cases needing assistance.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
 

Hours per week:  12 hour shifts, 4 hour weekend shifts

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Sunday - Saturday

Patient Population Focus: Operating Room/First Assist, 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 License Type/Certification:
  • Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PCPNP/PNP): Pediatric patients (birth to age 21), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.

Preferred Training and Experience

Preferred 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:

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

ACLS

DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.
 

Job Duties (list job tasks)

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
• Evaluate and treat orthopaedic patients in an ambulatory setting
• Manage all aspects of inpatient care in post-operative patients and patients admitted as a result of spinal emergencies
• Collaborate with other first assist care team members and physicians
• First Assist with orthopaedic surgery

Additional Job Description

Graduation from an approved Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessor agencies. Must be licensed in the state of South Carolina, and certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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