Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Transplant Hepatology

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant - Transplant HepatologyCharleston, South CarolinaThe successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of Transplant Hepatology patients in the outpatient setting. The APP will join a busy and thriving Gastroenterology & Hepatology Division that includes Gastroenterologists, Hepatologists, Gastroenterology Fellows, Hepatology and General Gastroenterology APPs. The Division's nationally recognized Digestive Disease Center brings together a multidisciplinary team of gastroenterologists, surgeons, hepatologists, and radiologists to provide the highest level of comprehensive care for patients with a wide variety of digestive diseases and disorders. Clinical services are coordinated within five sections: liver disease, pancreatic and biliary disease, gastrointestinal cancer, functional and inflammatory bowel disease, and nutrition.Job duties include:Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinationsEvaluates 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 guidelineInitiates referrals to other health care provides, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physicianDocuments and bills for direct care providedUtilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practicePerforms and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical researchParticipates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organizationDemonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing educationPotential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team membersPlan and manage care in collaboration with other health care providers (Physicians, nurses, staff, social services, community providers), including evaluation of patient's response to treatment and documentation of patient's progress in the outpatient setting to achieve optimal patient outcomes relative to cost and quality.Additional job description includes physical requirements such as standing, walking, sitting, bending, lifting, and other duties as needed.