General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) - Department of General Surgery - Camden, SC

MUSC Surgical Associates - Roberts Street  is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our exceptional team of three general surgeons in Camden, SC. The ideal candidate will be comfortable caring for patients across the lifespan in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include outpatient clinic visits, assisting in the operating room, rounding on hospitalized patients, and managing consultations, admissions, and discharges in both the Emergency Department and hospital.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status :  Salaried / Exempt

Hours per week :   40

Scheduled Work Hours / Shift :

• Schedule :  Monday-Friday, 7 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM (subject to change based on OR schedule).
• Call Requirement :  One call day per week is required; additional call coverage may be requested as needed.

Patient Population Focus :   Inpatient, Outpatient, Operating Room, Procedural Unit, Emergency Department  Management / Consultation

Patient Population Age Range :  16 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.

APRN License Type / Certification :

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 :

Job Duties

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities :

Physical Requirements

Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20 / 40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and / or carry objects weighing 50 lbs. (+ / -) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs. of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined / cramped spaces.