Job Description Summary
Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patients' medical, physical and psychological status, including histories and physical examinations. Develops treatment plans individualized to the patient's needs. Records notes in the medical record. Implements physician directed treatment plans, writes orders for medications, treatments, tests, and provides patient care. Under the direction of a physician, is able to perform minor procedures for which they can exhibit competencies. Provides education and training to clinical staff in the offices. Provides pediatric urgent and primary care. Performs routine office visits and in-patient pediatric patient rounding. Coordinates treatment plans with physicians. Obtains consultations when the diagnosis or management is outside area of expertise.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Contingent Worker
Worker Sub-Type
Provider
Cost Center
CC004264 MCP - May River Primary Care Bluffton
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-32
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patients' medical, physical and psychological status, including histories and physical examinations. Develops treatment plans individualized to the patient's needs. Records notes in the medical record. Implements physician directed treatment plans, writes orders for medications, treatments, tests, and provides patient care. Under the direction of a physician, is able to perform minor procedures for which they can exhibit competencies. Provides education and training to clinical staff in the offices. Provides pediatric urgent and primary care. Performs routine office visits and in-patient pediatric patient rounding. Coordinates treatment plans with physicians. Obtains consultations when the diagnosis or management is outside area of expertise.
ONGOING COMPETENCIES (JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):
- Perform initial and ongoing assessment of patients’ medical and psychosocial status
- Perform physical examinations based on age and history
- Conduct preventive screening procedures based on age and history
- Identify medical and health risks and needs, update and record changes in health status
- Formulate the appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical examination and clinical findings
- Identify the needs of the individual, family, or community as a result of the evaluation of the collected data
- Order appropriate diagnostic tests
- Prescribe medications under the guidelines of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act and/or the South Carolina medical board and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
- Identify non-pharmacologic interventions
- Develop client education plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Prescribe new medications (routine and PRN) and/or make medication adjustments as deemed necessary, including Schedule III-V drugs (with Prescriptive Authority)
- Documentation will be kept of all patient encounters including medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations into the practice’s designated medical record
- Evaluation of clinical care will be provided through informal evaluation during consultations and case review; submission of at least 10% of patient records to physicians for review; and annual evaluation by the Supervising Physician
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
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If a Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree required; Successful completion of a CAAHEP approved program
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If a Nurse Practitioner: Masters or Doctorate Degree in Nursing; Graduate of an approved NLN or equivalent nursing
EXPERIENCE:
- Must have completed an accredited Pediatric, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine Program
- Must have demonstrated clinical expertise in Pediatric Medicine, Primary Care, or Emergency Medicine
- Minimum of 3 years’ work experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is preferred
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
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If a Physician Assistant: Must have/maintain current SC PA licensure
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If a Nurse Practitioner: Current unrestricted SC Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license with Prescriptive Authority required
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Must be able to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues in a fast-paced office environment
- Must be able to multi-task and handle a variety of issues at one time
Additional Job Description
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Significant standing, sitting, bending, and some lifting; good manual dexterity, vision and hearing required. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues in a fast-paced office environment. Must be able to multi-task and handle a variety of issues at one time. The work environment demands described above are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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Job Description Summary Job Summary: MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the s... more