Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA)- APP Fellowship, Dermatology- MUSC Health Lancaster, SC

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 areas. Primary fellowship role is dependent on specialty area but will include opportunities to learn in various settings and work towards procedural and clinically relevant competencies. APP fellow may be required to attend academic sessions and / or complete presentations / lectures / QI projects as determined by APP Fellowship Program.

The Dermatology APP Fellow will receive 1 year of training in Charleston, SC where they will train in clinic alongside physician learners such as residents and fellows in learning a comprehensive approach to patient care. This includes specialized training in therapeutic procedures such as biopsies, advanced injections and cryotherapy.

APPs who have completed all fellowship requirements, will be transitioned to a full-time position in dermatology in Lancaster, SC.  Two-year post fellowship commitment is required.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Salaried with a housing stipend for training in Charleston, SC

Hours per week :   40 hours per week with additional didactic requirements

Scheduled Work Hours / Shift :  Monday – Friday

Patient Population Focus :   Outpatient, minimal inpatient

Patient Population Age Range :   0 years-death

Preferred 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

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

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, 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).

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

Job Duties  (list job tasks)

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities :

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.