Advanced Practice Provider; NP​/PA- Department of Hospital Medicine - Lancaster, SC

Job Description Summary

The Hospital Medicine Department at MUSC Health – Catawba is seeking skilled Acute Care trained Advanced Practice Providers to provide adult inpatient care.

Pay Type: Hourly and Salary
Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40
Work Shift: 7 on 7 off schedule, 5:00 am–5:00 pm

Inpatient, 18 years to death.

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and current licensure or eligibility as a Physician Assistant in South Carolina.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and current licensure as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, OR
• Completion of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner Program with prior hospital medicine and/or ICU experience; licensure as a Family Nurse Practitioner and eligibility as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner will be considered.

At least six months of hospital medicine experience preferred.

One year as a Physician Assistant or FNP/AGACNP in hospital medicine preferred; ICU experience a plus but not required.

Providers will be assigned a primary supervising/collaborating physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to that physician.

• Licensed (or eligible) in South Carolina as a Physician Assistant or as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required; must be current at start date.
• DHEC and DEA license.

• Take comprehensive history and perform physical examinations.
• Work with nocturnists on admissions and cross‑coverage.
• Evaluate and treat patients based on history, physical, radiologic, laboratory, and other diagnostic findings in accordance with practice agreements or scope of practice guidelines.
• Initiate referrals to other healthcare providers and/or consult with the attending or collaborating physician.
• Document and bill for direct care provided.
• Utilize current research and evidence‑based decision‑making in all clinical practice.
• Participate in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.
• Support accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities.
• Demonstrate responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education.
• Potential to precept students and facilitate learning of new team members.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, and continuing education as required by policies and state law.

Standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods; ability to bend, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions; use both hands and legs; good finger dexterity; perform repetitive motions; lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 lb; maintain 20/40 vision; work in a latex‑safe environment; handle dusty or confined spaces as needed.

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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