MUSC Health - Florence Medical Center is seeking Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants to join our growing practice in Florence, SC. The provider will work in collaboration with a dedicated Anesthesia Care Team. This role will focus on a broad mix of cases across MUSC Health s campuses in Florence, SC.
About the position:- Full-time opportunity
- Flexible schedule options, including 8s, 10s, 12sOpportunity to pick up additional shifts
- No weekends, No call
- Malpractice coverage provided$50,000 commencement bonus$15,000 site incentive
- Exceptional benefits and employer sponsored retirement plan
- Minimum Training, Education, and Experience:
Experience administering major vascular, minimal pediatric, neuro, regional, and orthopedic anesthesia, as well as anesthesia for outpatient surgery.
Evidenced successful completion of Anesthesiologist Assistant program certified by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants.
Insurable by the medical malpractice insurer of MUSC for the required limits.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:
Evidenced successful completion of Anesthesiologist Assistant program certified by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants.
Current certification from an agency recognized by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners and the Anesthesiologist s Assistant Committee. Evidence of licensure, or ability, by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) require either a certification from an American Health Association (AHA) for Healthcare Providers or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Provider.
The Certified Anesthesiology Assistant will provide perioperative management of patients where anesthesia services are indicated. Duties involved in providing this care include pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative evaluation of patients requiring anesthetized surgical and non-surgical procedures. The AA administers appropriate anesthetics in the framework of a written practice protocol developed for the anesthesiologist s assistant with the attending anesthesiologists in a manner consistent with standards of practice. In addition, the AA is thoroughly familiar with the use of anesthesia machines and related equipment, assist in transport of patients, maintains adequate patient records, participates in a variety of continuing education programs, and demonstrates a high level of professionalism in the performance of the duties of an AA Practitioner. Provides resuscitative care as indicated.
MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), is dedicated to the pursuit of changing what s possible in health care. Nationally recognized for its innovation, patient- and family-centered care, and quality outcomes, this integrated health care system is accessible via its downtown Charleston campus, seven regional medical centers, more than 100 outreach locations, clinical affiliations with numerous health care partners, and a robust telehealth network.
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center is a leading regional acute care facility comprised of 396 patient beds and more than 1,500 employees and nearly 300 physicians representing all major specialties. We are dedicated to serving the health care needs of people living in northeastern South Carolina. MUSC Health Florence Medical Center combines advanced technology, medical innovation, and proven treatment methods to the benefit of our patients. Our extensive range of services include heart and vascular care, cancer treatment, minimally invasive orthopedic and general surgery, diagnostics, women s health, and rehabilitation services.
