Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Radiology

Job Description Summary

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant serves as a dedicated health care professional for the Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Neuroradiology Divisions. Under the direction of the Supervising Physicians and designated Radiology Directors, this Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will split their efforts between the supervision of cardiac stress patients/studies in the outreach locations and provide support to the Neuroradiology Spine service by performing inpatient and outpatient spine procedures, consultations, and coordination of patient care.

The APP will participate in all patient care activities including patient education, assist/coordinate admission and discharge planning, post procedural follow‑up, perform consultations, medical record documentation, participate in initiatives to enhance patient flow and revenue streams for the division and health system.

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Employee

Regular

CC004538 COM RAD Neuroradiology CC

Salary

Health-33

40

Salaried/Exempt

Full Time Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Outpatient, Procedure

18 years to death

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.

• AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP):
  Adult patients (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
• FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.

1 year of experience as a PA or APRN

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.

• AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner):
  Adult patients (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.).

Experience as a PA or APRN in Cardiology or Critical Care.

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.

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Provides Direct Care to Patients Through the Following Activities

• 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 the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Supervising/Collaborating Physician:
• Nuclear Medicine Stress Tests
• Monitor and Interpret EKG
• Initiate IV access
• Lumbar Puncture
• Myelogram
• Epidural Blood Patch
• Obtain intrathecal access for Cisternogram or chemo administration
• Intrathecal Baclofen Pump studies
• Initiates referrals to other healthcare providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician.
• 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…