MUSC Health Advanced Practice Provider (NP​/PA) – Hospital Medicine - Allendale

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Hospital Medicine team at Allendale County Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-impact, patient-centered care in a rural Critical Access Hospital while practicing at the top of your license across inpatient and emergency settings.

Join a mission-driven organization where providers play a vital role in improving access to care and health outcomes for an underserved community.

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

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CC005992 MCP - Allendale Hospital Medicine

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MUSC Health is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Hospital Medicine team at Allendale County Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-impact, patient-centered care in a rural Critical Access Hospital while practicing at the top of your license across inpatient and emergency settings.

Join a mission-driven organization where providers play a vital role in improving access to care and health outcomes for an underserved community.

MUSC Health is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Hospital Medicine team at Allendale County Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-impact, patient-centered care in a rural Critical Access Hospital while practicing at the top of your license across inpatient and emergency settings.

Join a mission-driven organization where providers play a vital role in improving access to care and health outcomes for an underserved community.

Allendale County Hospital is a county-owned Critical Access Hospital that serves as the primary healthcare provider for residents of Allendale County and surrounding rural communities. Established in 1950, the hospital was built with a mission to improve access to care in an underserved region and continues to operate as a not-for-profit facility governed by a local board.

The hospital is licensed for 25 inpatient beds and provides a broad range of services despite its smaller size, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and outpatient treatment, and general medical and surgical services. Because of its Critical Access Hospital designation, it plays a vital role in maintaining healthcare access in rural South Carolina, ensuring patients can receive care close to home without traveling long distances.

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Board certified (AANP, ANCC, NCCPA)
• Active or eligible South Carolina license
• Experience in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, or rural health preferred
• Strong clinical decision-making and adaptability

• Manage acute and chronic conditions for hospitalized patients in a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital
• Perform comprehensive history, physical exams, and diagnostic interpretation
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
• Availability of a tele-hospitalist physician to support patient care through clinical supervision, consultation, and assistance as needed.
• Provide cross-coverage support for the Emergency Department as needed
• Participate in swing bed and transitional care management
• Coordinate discharges, follow-up care, and patient education
• Engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid occurrence malpractice coverage
• Epic EHR with provider-centered optimization and robust user support
• AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care
• Team-based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and provider well-being

Life in Allendale offers a refreshing pace centered on community, purpose, and simplicity. This close-knit town provides a welcoming environment where relationships matter, and neighbors truly know and support one another. The cost of living is significantly lower than in larger cities, making it easier to enjoy financial stability, home ownership, and a comfortable lifestyle. Residents appreciate the quiet surroundings, short commutes, and access to open space, while still being within reasonable driving distance of larger hubs like Augusta and Columbia for additional dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

The community is rich in culture, history, and resilience, with strong local traditions and a deep sense of pride. For healthcare professionals, living in Allendale provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful and visible impact, as facilities like Allendale County Hospital play a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of the region. It is a place where your…