Medical University South Carolina

Job Description Summary

One-year fellowship focuses on clinical experiences as well as a robust didactic curriculum, to provide well-rounded education intended to fully prepare an APP for a full-time position in specialty area of cardiology, with an emphasis on advanced heart failure (including VAD patient) and cardiac transplant patients. By the end of the fellowship year, the fellow will gain working knowledge of and not limited to: cardiovascular and cardiometabolic diseases, cardiac dysrhythmias, all stages and classes of heart failure, identify all etiologies of cardiomyopathies, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of heart failure, proficient in GDMT for heart failure, cardiographics and catheterizations, care of chronically ill and critically ill, shock states, advanced therapy evaluations, candidacy, and work up, heart transplant pre and post management and surveillance, post-transplant complications and management, identification and management of rejection post-transplant, monitoring and guide line directed care for VAD patients, hands on training on VAD equipment, trouble shoot VAD equipment and interrogate/interpret VAD data, post-VAD complications.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000966 COM DOM CARD General CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried

Hours per week: Extended clinical schedule with additional didactic requirements

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: October 2025 through September 2026. Shifts and total hours will vary based on rotation area: 8 hour shifts on outpatient rotation, 10-13 hour shifts on inpatient/ICU rotations. Shifts may include nights, weekends and holiday coverage.

Patient Population Focus

Patient’s with general cardiology conditions with an emphasis on patients with heart failure diagnosis, LVADs, or cardiac transplant recipients. Patient settings: clinic, hospital floor, ICU, and imaging and procedural areas.

Patient Population Age Range

13 years to death

Required Minimum 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 APRN as noted below.

• Physician Assistant

or

• APRN
  • 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.

Required Experience: None. APP Fellowship is geared for new graduates and for APPs wanting to change practice specialties

Preferred Training and Experience

• Physician Assistant

or

• APRN
  • AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death)

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, the Fellowship APP Coordinator, APP Fellowship Director and/or APP Manager.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

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

Basic Life Support (BLS).

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient/OR/ED/ICU

If applicable, DHEC license applications must be started prior to first day.

Job Duties:

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
• 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 therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief
• Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician
• Documents and bills for direct care provided when appropriate
• 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
• Attends education and academic sessions as determined by APP Lead, APP Manager or APP Fellowship Director
• Completes presentations, lectures, QI projects or other academic requirements as set by MUSC APP Fellowship Director or Department
• Participates in required MUSC APP Fellowship activities
• APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter as part of the application, highlighting how the fellowship aligns with the applicant's career aspirations. Applicants chosen for interview will be required to send 2-3 letters of recommendation to the department prior to their interview.

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 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.

Additional Job Description

Required Minimum 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 APRN.

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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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