Job Description Summary
MUSC Health – Florence Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for its Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine practice located in Florence, SC. The ideal candidate will be interested in providing a full range of diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitative services for injuries and disorders of the skeletal system and associated bones, joints, tendons, muscles, ligaments and nerves.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC001802 MCP - Florence Orthopedics
Pay Rate Type
Hourly, Salary
Pay Grade
Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
About: MUSC Health – Florence Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for its Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine practice located in Florence, SC. The ideal candidate will be interested in providing a full range of diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitative services for injuries and disorders of the skeletal system and associated bones, joints, tendons, muscles, ligaments and nerves.
Required Qualifications:
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 or eligible for licensure as an APRN as noted below.
or
APRN License Type/Certification: Department will need to choose the appropriate credential below for the APRN based on the patient population age and remove all other options.
AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP): Adult pts (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
APRN must have Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Certification – must be obtained within first year of hire. Exceptions given for extensive OR experience.
Previous Orthopaedics experience as a PA or NP
DHEC and DEA license
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Position Highlights:
40 hours a week
Monday – Friday; hours may vary depending on physician’s schedule (8a-5p typical schedule)
Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency Department management/consultation (13 years – death)
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
Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team members
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.
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.
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.
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