Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)- MUSC Department of Hospital Medicine - Lancaster, SC

Company: Medical University of South Carolina
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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. Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type? Regular Cost Center CC004253 MCP - Lancaster Hospitalists Pay Rate Type Hourly, Salary Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description 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. Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salary/Exempt Hours per week: 7on7off schedule Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 5:00pm - 5:00am Patient Population Focus: Inpatient Patient Population Age Range: 18 years - death Required Minimum Training: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant. Or 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. Required Experience: At least 6 months of hospital medicine experience preferred. Preferred Training and Experience: 1 year as a Physician Assistant or FNP/AGACNP in Hospital medicine preferred but not required. ICU experience a plus but not required. Degree of Supervision: Advanced 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 Job Duties Provides direct care to patients through the following activities: 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 Additional Job Description Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces MUSC Health - Lancaster Medical Center is a 225-bed, all-private room facility. Lancaster Medical Center believes in the power of people to create great care — with approximately 1,000 physicians and care team members. Lancaster Medical Center is a place where technology and skilled professionals come together to provide compassionate, customer-focused care. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. Lancaster Medical Center offers acute care, diagnostic services, women’s health including obstetrics, orthopaedic services, cardiac services, general and laparoscopic surgery, rehabilitation, emergency treatment, wound care and more. Lancaster Medical Center is an Accredited Chest Pain Center as designated by The American College of Cardiology, as well as a Primary Stroke Center as designated by the Joint Commission. Both accreditations demonstrate Lancaster Medical Center's commitment to the highest standards in the country in the areas of stroke and cardiac care. MUSC Health , the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), is dedicated to the pursuit of changing what’s possible in health care. Nationally recognized for its innovation, patient, and family-centered care, and quality outcomes, this integrated health care system is accessible at the downtown Charleston campus, four regional medical centers, and through more than 100 outreach locations, clinical affiliations with numerous health care partners, and a robust telehealth network. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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