MUSCP- Advanced Practice Provider- Department of Radiation Oncology

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision and in accordance with standardized procedures, incumbent performs physical examinations and treats common episodic and chronic health care problems, counsels patients and families, monitors patient progress, assists with medical research projects.

Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient.

Upholds MUSC core values including excellent collaboration skills, professional standards of behavior, and executive presence.

Develops, manages and oversees MUSC Radiation Oncology Survivorship Clinics.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001058 COM Radiation Oncology

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-32

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description :

Under general supervision and in accordance with standardized procedures, incumbent performs physical examinations and treats common episodic and chronic health care problems, counsels patients and families, monitors patient progress, assists with medical research projects.

Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient.

Upholds MUSC core values including excellent collaboration skills, professional standards of behavior, and executive presence.

Develops, manages and oversees MUSC Radiation Oncology Survivorship Clinics.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Salaried / Exempt

Hours per week : 40

Scheduled Work Hours / Shift : Monday-Friday, 8 : 00am- 5 : 00pm

Patient Population Focus

Inpatient, Outpatient, Multi-disciplinary Clinics, Management / Consultation, Survivorship Clinics. May require travel to satellite clinics.

Patient Population Age Range

13years-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.

1. Physician Assistant

2. APRN License Type / Certification :

• AGPNP / ANP (Adult NP) : Adult pts (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management.
• FNP (Family NP) : (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.

Required Experience : Minimum of 2 years' experience as a PA, FNP or ANP

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

1. Physician Assistant

2. APRN

AGACNP / ACNP Adult pts (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, cancer care.

Preferred Experience : 2 years' cancer care experience as a PA, AGACNP or ACNP

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
• 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
• Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests at our Hollings Cancer clinic, Mt. Pleasant and other satellite hospital-based clinics.

Identifies and records pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts, changing orders when appropriate and notifying the responsible physician of changes in the patient's condition.

Upholds MUSC core values including excellent collaboration skills, professional standards of behavior, and executive presence.

Develops, manages and oversees MUSC Radiation Oncology Survivorship Clinics.

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.

Additional Job Description

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