Job Description Summary
The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Otology is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. The APP will assist the attending physicians in clinic and provide care as an independent practitioner by evaluating new and follow-up patients, performing histories and physical exams, performing in-office procedures, ordering of ancillary tests, patient education, phone calls for prescriptions/lab results and coordination of care. He or she will perform as liaison among inpatient and outpatient nurses, nurse coordinators, and physicians, to provide the highest level of patient care. In addition, they will serve as a dedicated health care professional who will review test results and educate patients on their disease process and treatment plan.
Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type0
Regular
Cost Center
CC000997 COM OTO Otology CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40 hours/week
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm.
Clinic locations may vary 6Downtown Charleston, East Cooper, and/or North Charleston.
Patient Population Focus: Outpatient
Patient Population Age Range: 13years-death
Required Minimum Training and Experience 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.
PA
or
APRN License Type/Certification:
AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP): Adult pts (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
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
Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief, including but not limited to:
o Diagnosis and management of common diseases of ear
o Removal of cerumen and/or foreign body in ear canal
o Myringotomy
o Middle ear injection
o External ear biopsy
o Removal of nasal foreign body
o Rigid and flexible nasal endoscopy
o Anterior/posterior nasal packing
o Incision and drainage of simple abscesses/hematomas (skin, cysts, helical hematoma)
o Wound debridement/dressing changes
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
This position requires the potential to travel to different sites/clinics: Charleston 6 Downtown, East Cooper and North Charleston
Additional Job Description
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. 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!
