MUSC Health Advanced Practice Provider (APP NP/PA) – Inpatient Cardiology | Orangeburg, SC
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Job description
MUSC Health – Orangeburg is seeking a skilled and patient-focused Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our inpatient Cardiology team. This position provides care for hospitalized patients with acute and complex cardiovascular conditions. The APP will work collaboratively with three General Cardiologists, three Interventional/Structural Cardiologists, one Heart Failure Cardiologist, four experienced Cardiology APPs, and interdisciplinary hospital teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
You’ll join a collaborative team providing inpatient consultations and daily rounds, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based care, continued professional growth, and exceptional patient outcomes.
About MUSC Health – Orangeburg:
MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center is a 286-bed acute care hospital serving Orangeburg and the surrounding communities across the Midlands and Lowcountry regions of South Carolina. As a trusted healthcare provider in the region, Orangeburg Medical Center offers a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient, surgical, emergency, and specialty care services.
As part of the MUSC Health system, providers benefit from the resources, innovation, and clinical excellence of South Carolina's leading academic health system while practicing in a collaborative community-focused environment. MUSC Health continues to invest in specialty care expansion, advanced technology, provider support, and improved access to care throughout the Orangeburg region.
Required Qualifications:
- Advanced Practice Provider: Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP/ACNP)
- Current South Carolina licensure or eligibility for licensure
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- DEA and applicable state prescribing credentials prior to start date
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience in Cardiology, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), or an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting is required
- Inpatient cardiology experience and experience managing acutely ill cardiac patients are preferred
- Commitment to delivering outstanding patient care and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Position Highlights:
- Provide direct care for hospitalized patients with acute and complex cardiovascular conditions
- Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations for hospitalized cardiology patients
- Participate in daily inpatient cardiology rounds and respond to cardiology consultations throughout the hospital
- Evaluate patients using history, physical examination, laboratory findings, diagnostic testing, and imaging results
- Collaborate with attending cardiologists, hospitalists, intensivists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals
Benefits & Resources for Providers:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Employer-funded retirement plans
- Paid occurrence malpractice coverage
- Paid parental leave
- 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 Orangeburg:
Orangeburg, South Carolina, offers an exceptional quality of life with the perfect balance of small-town charm, affordability, and access to larger metropolitan areas. Known as the "Garden City," Orangeburg features beautiful parks, outdoor recreation, historic neighborhoods, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Residents enjoy convenient access to Columbia, Charleston, and South Carolina's beaches, while benefiting from a lower cost of living, excellent educational opportunities, and a relaxed lifestyle. The area offers year-round outdoor activities including boating, fishing, golfing, hiking, and cycling, making it an attractive destination for individuals and families seeking both professional fulfillment and personal balance.
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 meaningful investment in providers’ success. With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long-term provider careers.
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.