MHP Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) – Orthopedic Urgent Care

Seeking a candidate to work with the orthopedic service to care for patients in the MUSC Health Orthopedic Urgent Care. MUSC Orthopedic Urgent Care is intended to provide orthopedic access and treatment to the Charleston community 7 days a week. The ideal candidate will be able to evaluate and treat patients with various orthopedic conditions. Entity MUSC Health Partners (MHP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center CC004718 CFC COMM Ortho/Urgent Care HW Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-31 Scheduled Weekly Hours 20 Work Shift Job Description Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt Hours per week: 20 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Rotating M-F 3:00pm – 8:00pm, Rotating Weekend Shifts 8:00am – 12:00pm Patient Population Focus Outpatient encounters Patient Population Age Range 5 years-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: FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan. Preferred Training and Experience Preferred Training: Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Preferred Experience: Two years as an Advanced Practice Provider in Orthopedic Surgery or another surgical subspecialty preferred; prior training in ultrasound/image guided injections or willingness to train. 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. 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. Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the supervising physician. Suture lacerations/wounds; suture/staple removal Placement/removal of surgical drains and tubes Incision and drainage of abscesses IM/SC injections Administration of local anesthetic Ordering and initiation of peripheral venous access Obtain body fluids for testing via venipuncture, arterial access, aspiration of seroma/hematoma Perform wound management (debridement and closure, dressing take-down and application) Prescribe medical devices Splinting/casting Fracture/joint reduction Joint injection/aspiration Initiates referrals to other health care provides, 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 Orthopedic patients in the outpatient setting. Additional Job Description Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date: Basic Life Support (BLS). Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient positions. If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day. 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. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. 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