Medical University of South Carolina·Charleston, South Carolina
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will manage a panel of outpatients with aortic disease, including surveillance, imaging interpretation, and coordination of perioperative care. They will also participate in quality improvement activities, maintain clinical databases, and provide direct patient care in collaboration with cardiac and vascular surgeons.
Summary The Department of Surgery is recruiting a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in working full-time caring for patients with aortic disease. Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001068 COM SURG CT Adult Cardiac Surgery CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift
Job Summary/ Purpose: The successful applicant will be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in working full-time in the care of patients with aortic disease. The applicant will join a core of 2 cardiac surgeons and 2 vascular surgeons within the MUSC Aortic Center, though other surgeons, cardiologists, and radiologists will have input into the care of aortic center patients. The APP will be expected to carry their own panel of outpatients who are under radiographic surveillance for aortic disease. The APP’s responsibilities will include management of chronic hypertension, lipid disorders, and renal failure; surveillance and imaging interpretation for patients with chronic aortic disease; appropriate elevation to surgical team; coordination of complex perioperative and postoperative aortic surgical care; and assistance in administering monthly aortic conference and our quality database. In addition, the APP will make rounds on admitted aortic patients. The MUSC Aortic Center aims to provide world-class care for patients with aortic aneurysms and dissections throughout the state and beyond. Currently, over 300 aortic operations are performed annually with consistent year-over-year growth.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40
8a-5p, no weekends. Anticipate one monthly meeting outside of these hours. Schedule is flexible. Patient Population Focus Inpatient (limited), Outpatient, Procedural Unit, Emergency Department Management/Consultation. Patient Population Age Range 13years-death
Required Training and Experience
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. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Candidates must have completed an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and hold or be eligible for relevant state licensure. A minimum of 3 years of experience in cardiology, vascular medicine, or a surgical specialty is preferred, along with current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Market context
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