Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA)- Department of Hospital Medicine- MUSC Health Florence, SC
Job at a glance
Job description
Joining MUSC in Florence, SC as a hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider offers a meaningful opportunity to provide high-quality care in a close-knit community while being supported by one of the most respected academic health systems in the region. This role allows you to make a direct impact on patient outcomes while collaborating with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team committed to excellence and compassionate care. MUSC’s commitment to clinical excellence, professional growth, and community health makes it an ideal place to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while serving the unique needs of the Pee Dee community.
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program with current licensure or eligibility for licensure in South Carolina.
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner candidates must be licensed or eligible, with prior hospital medicine and/or ICU experience preferred.
- Must have a least 6 months of Hospitalist Medicine Experience
- 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
Position Highlights:
- Salary/Exempt
- 7 on 7 off schedule (7AM-7PM)
- Inpatient (18 years – death)
- Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
- 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
- Credentialed for Florence SC, Marion SC, and Black River SC
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 (Florence SC):
Florence, South Carolina offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Known as the hub of the Pee Dee region, Florence features a revitalized downtown with local restaurants, boutique shops, and community events that create a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Residents enjoy a lower cost of living, excellent healthcare access, and easy travel with its central location along I-95 and I-20. With beautiful parks, strong schools, and a growing economy, Florence provides a comfortable lifestyle with the benefits of both community connection and opportunity.
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.