Advanced Practice Provider; NP/PA; Hospital Medicine Department at MUSC Health – Lancaster Medical Center
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Advanced Practice Nurse/APRN
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.
EntityMUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypeRegular
Cost CenterCC004253 MCP - Lancaster Hospitalists
Pay Rate TypeHourly, Salary
Pay GradeHealth-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Fair Labor Standards Act StatusSalary/Exempt
Hours per week7on7off schedule
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift5:00pm - 5:00am
Patient Population FocusInpatient
Patient Population Age Range18 years - 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 will also be considered.
At least 6 months of hospital medicine experience preferred.
Preferred Training and Experience1 year as a Physician Assistant or FNP/AGACNP in Hospital medicine preferred but not required. ICU experience a plus but not required.
Degree of SupervisionAdvanced 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- Currently licensed (or eligible) in the state of 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.
- Requires certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). If ACLS is not current, provider must enroll and have received certificate by start date.
- DHEC and DEA license
- Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
- Works with Nocturnist, mainly on admissions and cross coverage
- 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
- Initiates referrals to other health care provides, and/or consults with the attending physician or the 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
- APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law
Job Description
About MUSC: South Carolina’s leading academic health system, MUSC Health serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates academic medicine, research, and education with a strong commitment to patient care. Providers who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and…
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