Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA)- Department of Psychiatry- MUSC Health

Full time NP/PA working in the Leatherman Behavioral Health Hospital in a collaborative role with the Psychiatry providers to assist in the triage and management of psychiatric patients who present to the hospital.  Will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and work with a team of psychiatrists as part of the Mental Health ICCE, within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried - Exempt

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm.

Patient Population Focus: Inpatient, Outpatient and CSU (Crisis Stabilization Unit)

Patient Population Age Range: 0-Death

Required Minimum Training and Education: 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 as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, as identified below. 

• Physician Assistant

 Or

• APRN License Type/Certification:

• PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health NP): (All ages) population foci may be adult only or across the lifespan (must check educational background) care of the psychiatric patient.

Preferred Training: Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification identified below:

• Physician Assistant

or

• APRN

• PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health NP): (All ages) population foci may be adult only or across the lifespan (must check educational background) care of the psychiatric patient.

Preferred experience: Minimum of one year of mental Health provider experience preferred.

Degree of Supervision:
Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this physician.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:

Currently licensed (or eligible) in the state of South Carolina as a Physician Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners or as an PMHNP with the SC Board of Nursing. Requires certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). If BLS is not current, provider must enroll and have received certificate by start date. DHEC and DEA license applications must be submitted prior to first day.

Job Duties:

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:

• Perform comprehensive mental health evaluations to determine the appropriate level of care for the patient.  Will include management of psychotropic medications and all care needs.
• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations.
• Evaluates and treats based on history, mental status examination, 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 Clinical Division Chief.
• Initiates referrals to other health care provides, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician when appropriate.
• 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, when appropriate.
• 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 trainees at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider trainee; and facilitates the learning of other new team members.
• APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law.
• Works to understand the needs of patients and their families, and assists with care planning and goal setting, working to resolve conflicts when they arise.
• Assumes responsibility for management of care for assigned patient caseload, establishing treatment plans with collaborating/supervising physician and monitoring treatment plans and clinical practice.

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.