Job Description Summary
Full time PHMNP/PA working in Access Bridge Care Clinic to assist in the assessment and management of psychiatric patients who are referred to the clinic team, under the supervision of a psychiatrist. Will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and work with a team as part of the Mental Health ICCE.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC006025 MCP - Access Bridge Care (ABC)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly, Salary
Pay Grade
Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Purpose : Full time PHMNP/PA working in Access Bridge Care Clinic to assist in the assessment and management of psychiatric patients who are referred to the clinic team, under the supervision of a psychiatrist. Will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and work with a team as part of the Mental Health ICCE.
Work Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday
Work Shifts: Shifts will be either 8am-5pm or 2pm-11pm
Patient Population Focus: Outpatient, Psychiatry, Adult
Patient Population Age Range (pick one option below): 18 and above
Required Training and Experience
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 PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health NP).
PA
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: Experience as mental health PA/NP preferred.
Degree of Supervision
PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health NP or Physician Assistant 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:
Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations via telehealth
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 Clinical Division Chief
Initiates referrals to other health care provides, 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 professional organizations and continuing education
Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; 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 protocols with collaborating/supervising…