Pulmonology and Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider

Job Description Summary

About: MUSC Health Florence Pulmonology and Critical Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to care for the rapidly growing practice in Florence, SC.  The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is under the general direction and responsibility of the supervising/collaborating physician.  Assist with direct patient care, practice development, and implementation of policies and procedures to increase the continuity of care of all patients.  Collaborates with members of the team to establish protocols, supervise treatment plans and monitor quality of clinical practice. The APP will also contribute to providing quality care to critical care patients in the hospital setting under the general direction and responsibility of the supervising/collaborating physician.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001804 MCP - Florence Pulmonology

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

About: MUSC Health Florence Pulmonology and Critical Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to care for the rapidly growing practice in Florence, SC.  The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is under the general direction and responsibility of the supervising/collaborating physician.  Assist with direct patient care, practice development, and implementation of policies and procedures to increase the continuity of care of all patients.  Collaborates with members of the team to establish protocols, supervise treatment plans and monitor quality of clinical practice. The APP will also contribute to providing quality care to critical care patients in the hospital setting under the general direction and responsibility of the supervising/collaborating physician. 

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.

• 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.

• APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law.

• DHEC and DEA license 
  

Position Highlights:

• Hybrid Model: 1 week inpatient, 1 week outpatient/clinic, 1 week ICU, 1 week off.

• Inpatient, Outpatient, Procedural Unit, Infusion Suite, Emergency Department Management/Consultation.

• 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 

• Paid occurrence malpractice coverage

• Employer-funded retirement plans

• 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 (Pee Dee SC):

Life in the Pee Dee Region offers the perfect blend of small-town charm, Southern hospitality, and easy access to bigger city amenities. With communities like Florence, Marion, and surrounding areas, residents enjoy affordable living, welcoming neighborhoods, rich history, local restaurants, outdoor recreation, and a slower pace of life without feeling disconnected. The region is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including parks, rivers, and nearby beaches, while still providing convenient access to Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Columbia. The Pee Dee is a place where people value community, family, and a high quality of life.

Additional Job Description

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.

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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