Orthopedics Nurse Practitioner

MUSC Health - Chester Medical Center is seeking a skilled Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time alongside one physician in an established and productive Orthopedics practice located in Chester, SC.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Salaried / Exempt

Hours per week : 40

Scheduled Work Hours / Shift : Monday Friday; Standard clinic time is 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm, however, shifts vary.

Patient Population Focus : Inpatient, Outpatient, First Assist

Patient Population Age Range : 13years-death

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.

APRN License Type / Certification :

• APRN must have Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Certification

Preferred Training and Experience

Preferred Training : Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type / Certification identified below :

Preferred Experience : Two years in Orthopedic Surgery or another surgical subspecialty preferred.

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.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.