Job Summary
Job Description
Job Summary/ Purpose:
The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the primary care of patients. The APP will join a busy and thriving Primary Care office in Camden, SC that includes 3 Physicians and 1 APP.
Located in the heart of Kershaw County, Camden is one of South Carolina’s fastest-growing towns, and boasts year-round recreational activities, a rich cultural community, affordable real estate and nearby waterfront housing on Lake Wateree. From Camden, you can easily reach metropolitan cities, beaches, and mountains; Camden is just 30 minutes from Columbia, South Carolina’s Capitol City, only 90 minutes from Charlotte, NC, and just two and a half hours from Charleston, SC.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Contract Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00 PM with ½ day off per week.
Patient Population Focus: Outpatient only
Patient Population Age Range
0 years-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.
APRN License Type/Certification:
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FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a PA or FNP is preferred but will consider new graduates.
Preferred Training and Experience
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
- DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.
- BLS
Job Duties
Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:
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Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
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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
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Initiates referrals to other health care provides, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician
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Documents and bills for direct care provided
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Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice
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Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research
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Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization
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Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education
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Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team members
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APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law
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.