Job Description Summary

This position delivers high-quality, patient-centered primary care services in underserved and vulnerable communities using a fully equipped mobile medical unit. The ideal candidate is passionate about the underserved community, experienced in autonomous practice, and comfortable with field-based care delivery. The team will include one LPN, one LISW, and one APP on a mobile medical unit. Each day, the unit will visit various underserved areas to deliver medical treatment to those in need.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005638 MCRC - Wagener Mobile Health Unit

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary/ Purpose: This position delivers high-quality, patient-centered primary care services in underserved and vulnerable communities using a fully equipped mobile medical unit. The ideal candidate is passionate about the underserved community, experienced in autonomous practice, and comfortable with field-based care delivery. The team will include one LPN, one LISW, and one APP on a mobile medical unit. Each day, the unit will visit various underserved areas to deliver medical treatment to those in need.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3 to 12-hour shifts launching from Orangeburg hospital and then traveling to underserved area for the day.

Patient Population Focus: Outpatient/Underserved

Patient Population Age Range: 0 years-death (Family practice)

Required Training and Experience

Required 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 Assistant

or

· APRN

• • FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.

Preferred Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of family medicine or urgent care experience as a PA or FNP. Previous community health/underserved setting experience strongly preferred. Bilingual experience a plus. Experience with simple procedures, health screenings, vaccines and preventative disease management.

Degree of Supervision: 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.

• Practice autonomously with telecommunication access to supervising physician

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:

• Active unrestricted state license/National board certification (AANP, ANCC, NCCPA)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to the first day.

• Valid SC driver's license

Job Duties

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations in mobile unit

• Evaluates and treats based on history, physical examination, radiology, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline

• Conduct health screenings, preventive care (e.g., immunizations, cancer screenings), and health education.

• Valid SC drivers license

• 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

• Identify social determinants of health and help connect patients with appropriate community resources and support services.

Mobile Rural Health Clinic (RHC)

• Will require travel and willingness to drive 26ft truck (no CDL required)

• Adhere to setup and breakdown procedures with pre and post travel checklist

• Collaborate with program staff to ensure efficient operations of the mobile clinic, including setup, supplies, and patient flow.

• Learn, understand and use unit driving, power and water systems, including Laveo Dry Flush System

Additional Job Description

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 60 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 60 lbs of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Frequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces specific to a mobile unit.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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