Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – MUSC Department of Hospital Medicine – Lancaster, SC
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Job Description Summary
The Hospital Medicine Department at MUSC Health – Catawba, is seeking skilled Acute Care trained Advanced Practice Providers interested in providing adult in-patient care in our facility. MUSC Health Catawba is made up of 3 facilities: Lancaster, SC; Chester, SC; and Indian Land, SC.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC004253 MCP - Lancaster Hospitalists
Pay Rate Type
Hourly, Salary
Pay Grade
Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
5:00pm - 5:00am
Job Description
The Hospital Medicine Department at MUSC Health – Catawba is seeking skilled Acute Care trained Advanced Practice Providers interested in providing adult in-patient care in our facility. Schedule: 7 on 7 off. Patient population focus: Inpatient. Patient age range: 18 – death.
Required Minimum Training
* Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant.
* Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
* Completion of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Family Nurse Practitioner with prior hospital medicine and/or ICU experience; considered for this role.
Required Experience
At least 6 months of hospital medicine experience preferred.
Preferred Training and Experience
1 year as a Physician Assistant or FNP/AGACNP in Hospital Medicine preferred but not required. ICU experience is a plus but not required.
Degree of Supervision
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician at MUSC and will report directly to that physician.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
* Currently licensed (or eligible) in South Carolina as a Physician Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners or as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with the SC Board of Nursing.
* Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); if not current, provider must enroll and obtain the certificate by the start date.
* DHEC and DEA license.
Job Duties
* Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations.
* Works with Nocturnist, mainly on admissions and cross‑coverage.
* Evaluates and treats based on history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline.
* Initiates referrals to other health care providers and/or consults with the attending physician or collaborating physician.
* 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.
* Maintains all required licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law.
Physical Requirements
Continuous 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 corrected vision; see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance; work in a latex‑safe environment and indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push, pull, and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (±) unassisted; exert up to 50 lbs of force; lift from 36 inches to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.
About MUSC Health – Lancaster Medical Center
MUSC Health – Lancaster Medical Center is a 225‑bed, all‑private‑room facility that combines technology and skilled professionals to provide compassionate, customer‑focused care.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.
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