ENT NP/PA - Outpatient Voice & Swallowing

Job Description Summary The APP (physician assistant/nurse practitioner) will participate in the management of primarily outpatient care for Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery patients under the care of the supervising physicians in the Voice & Swallowing Division. The APP will have independent clinics as well as assist attending physicians in the clinic by evaluating new and follow-up patients, performing histories and physical exams, ordering ancillary tests, patient education, phone calls for prescriptions/lab results and coordination of care. The APP will act as a liaison among inpatient and outpatient nurses, nurse coordinators and physicians to provide the highest level of patient care. They will serve as a dedicated health care professional who will review test results and educate patients on their treatment plan. In addition, the APP will become the easily identifiable expert from the service who will return any patient telephone calls and answer their questions in a timely manner. This PA/NP position will work primarily at our Mount Pleasant location at the MUSC Health Evelyn Trammell Institute for Voice and Swallowing clinic. Job Duties 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 therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency approved by the Clinical Division Chief: Laryngoscopy Stroboscopy Tracheostomy tube changes Modified barium swallow studies (with speech pathology) Incision and drainage procedures Minor biopsy 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 and facilitate the learning of new team members Maintains licenses, certifications and continuing education as required Will require staffing of independent clinics at Rutledge Tower, Mount Pleasant and/or North Charleston as needed Requirements Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and current licensure as a Physician Assistant or completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) For APRN candidates: AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP) for patients 13 years to death, stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting. FNP (Family NP) for patients birth to death, stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan. Licensure, certifications, DEA and DHEC licenses (if applicable) must be current and obtained prior to start date Advanced Practice RN or PA will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this physician Must be able to perform duties while standing, walking and sitting; bend, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions; exercise good finger dexterity and be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance; work in a latex‑safe, indoor environment Work Schedule Hours per week: 40 Scheduled work hours/shift: Monday‑Friday, 07:30 – 4:30pm Equal Opportunity 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, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr