Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) - MUSC - Florence, SC

Overview

Job Title : Advanced Practice Provider – Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Organization : MUSC Health – Florence Medical Center

Location : Florence, SC

Group : MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type : Employee

Worker Sub-Type : Regular

Cost Center : CC001802 MCP - Florence Orthopedics

Pay Rate Type : Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade : Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Work Shift : Monday-Friday; hours will vary depending on physician's schedule.

Summary : MUSC Health – Florence Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for its Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine practice. The candidate will provide a full range of diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitative services for injuries and disorders of the skeletal system and associated bones, joints, tendons, muscles, ligaments and nerves.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including taking comprehensive history and performing physical examinations.
• Evaluate and treat based on history, physical examination, radiology, laboratory and other diagnostic results per the practice agreement or scope of practice guidelines.
• Initiate referrals to other providers and consult with the attending or collaborating physician.
• Document and bill for direct care provided.
• Utilize current research and evidence-based decision-making in clinical practice.
• Participate in quality / performance improvement activities and clinical research.
• Support accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.
• Engage in professional development and continuing education; may precept students and help onboard new team members.
• Maintain licenses, certifications and CME requirements as required by policy and state law.
• First or second assist in the operating room and assist with monitoring devices as applicable.
• Initiate emergency care in inpatient and outpatient settings until the supervising physician arrives; manage patient discharge planning and follow-up.
• Assess emergency conditions and, with the attending physician, implement management.
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient education to patients and families.
• Coordinate communication with referring or primary care physicians regarding patient care and treatment.
• Provide follow-up and health maintenance care, including medication adjustments per established protocols or physician instructions.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Continuous : ability to stand, walk, and sit; bend, kneel, climb stairs; manual dexterity; ability to tolerate PPE and work indoors; vision 20 / 40 corrected; lift / carry up to 50 lbs; may operate in dusty areas or confined spaces as needed.

Equal Opportunity & Additional Information

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 based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm identity and employment authorization for all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, see : http : / / www.uscis.gov / e-verify / employees

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