Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - OBGYN

Job Description Summary

The successful applicant will be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in working full‑time in the care of women’s health. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will join a busy and thriving Obstetrics and Gynecology Division that includes 28 ObGyn Specialists, 7 Gynecologic Oncologists, 3 Urogynecologists, 11 Maternal Fetal Medicine providers, 11 General OBGYN APPs. The ideal candidate will work in the outpatient clinic as well as either First Assist in the OR or work on Labor & Delivery a few days per month. MUSC Obstetrics and Gynecology strives to be a leader in women’s care and the provider of choice for ObGyn in the Lowcountry.

Required Training and Experience

• 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 Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• 1 year of Women’s Health experience as a PA or APRN.
• Required Minimum Experience: 1 year Women’s Health experience as a PA or APRN.

Preferred Training and Experience

• Physician Assistant
• APRN License Type/Certification:
  • WHNP (Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner)
  • CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife)
  • RNFA Certification (required to First Assist)
• Minimum of 2 years Women’s Health experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

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.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Job Duties

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations in outpatient clinics.
• Evaluates and treats patients based on history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline.
• Consults with physician when clinically indicated and according to protocols; makes referrals to other services and specialties, providing patients with information, support, and counseling.
• With independence, manages women’s health care with emphasis on maternity cycle, providing antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care as well as family planning and well‑women gynecological care consistent with MUSC practice and state and national guidelines.
• Prenatal/Antepartum: Monitoring pregnancy, managing common medical conditions such as hyperemesis, UTIs, STDs, size/date discrepancy, postdates, anemia, poor weight gain.
• Family Planning/Gynecology: Periodic health examinations, annual exam, Pap smears, colposcopy, endometrial biopsies, contraception, ultrasound, peri- and post‑menopausal care, insertion and removal of contraceptive implants and intrauterine devices.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as colposcopy, endometrial biopsies, ultrasound, insertion and removal of contraceptive implants and intrauterine devices in accordance with procedural privileges.
• Provides obstetric triage and patient care on labor and delivery in coordination with supervising physicians.
• Initiates referrals to other health care providers or consults with attending or collaborating physicians.
• Surgical first assist in traditional and complex Ob/Gyn related OR procedures approximately 2 days per week.
• Documents and bills for direct care provided.
• Utilizes current research and evidence‑based decision‑making in all clinical practice.
• Participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.
• Participates in 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 facilitate the learning of other new team members.
• Maintains licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law.

Physical Requirements

• Continuously standing, walking, and sitting; flexibility to bend at waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, use both hands and legs, perform repetitive motions.
• Maintain 20/40 vision corrected.
• Work in a latex‑safe environment, indoors; occasionally lift, lower, push, pull or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Exert up to 50 lbs of force; lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs.
• Occasionally work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 on applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.