MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Northeast is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for its Neurological Surgery practice located in Northeastern Columbia, SC. The ideal candidate will be interested in hospital and office-based support, preparing discharges, pre and post-op patient care, and providing support to the Neurosurgeon in all aspects of care. Call coverage will be required via phone and in-person, as appropriate, in alignment with the physician’s call schedule.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, hours will vary depending on physician’s schedule. Typical shift is 8:00am-5:00pm, but shift may start earlier or end later. The APP will take first call, in alignment with the physician’s call schedule. The APP can be compensated for call coverage over and above the minimum.
Patient Population Focus
Inpatient, Outpatient, Operating Room/First Assist, Procedural Unit, Emergency Department Management/Consultation.
Patient Population Age Range
13 years-death
Required Minimum Training and Experience
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:
Preferred Training and Experience
Training: Physician Assistant or if APRN License Type/Certification:
Experience: Previous neuro-surgery experience, orthopedic spine, or surgical 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
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day
Job Duties
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 nearby 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.
MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Northeast is a 75-bed hospital conveniently located in the northeast Columbia area with easy access to I-77, and I-20. Our care team members are highly skilled professionals dedicated to compassionate care for the Richland County community and beyond.
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