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The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the outpatient and inpatient care of cardiology patients. The APP will provide quality care for patients, coordinate care, and evaluate new and established patients in the clinic.MUSC Health Heart and Vascular is known for its commitment to excellence in cardiac care, offering comprehensive services for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiac disease. The Camden team is part of MUSC Health s broader Heart & Vascular Center, which provides compassionate, state-of-the-art cardiac care to patients across South Carolina.As part of MUSC Health s nationally recognized Heart & Vascular program, our Camden location shares a legacy of excellence. The system has received the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest 3-star rating for 20 consecutive years, is accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, and is designated as a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina BlueDistinction Center for Cardiac Care.Every year, our dedicated providers save and transform hundreds of lives. We invite you to join a hardworking team of cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, and cardiology APPs to provide advanced, personalized care to patients in Camden, SC, and the surrounding communities.Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/ExemptHours per week: 40Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm. Some call required.Patient Population Focus: Outpatient and InpatientPatient Population Age Range: 16-deathRequired Training and ExperienceRequired Minimum Training: 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.• Physician Assistantor• APRN License Type/Certification:AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP): Adult pts (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. Preferred Experience: Minimum of 2 years cardiology experience as an Advanced Practice ProviderDegree of SupervisionAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse 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:All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)DHEC and DEAJob Duties:Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinationsEvaluates and treats on the basis of history, physical examination, radiology, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guidelineInitiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physicianDocuments and bills for direct care providedUtilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practicePerforms and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical researchParticipates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organizationDemonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing educationPotential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team membersAPRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state lawMust be able to travel to secondary practice as scheduled Physical RequirementsContinuous 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.