MUSC Health Advanced Practice Provider (APP NP/PA) – Primary Care | Elgin

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health Primary Care – Elgin is seeking a compassionate and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing primary care team. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide comprehensive, relationship-centered care in one of the Midlands' fastest-growing communities. As part of MUSC Health, you'll enjoy the autonomy of community practice combined with the support, innovation, and career growth opportunities of South Carolina's leading academic health system. You will play a key role in improving the health and wellness of patients across the lifespan while building meaningful, long-term relationships within the community.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001824 MCP - Kershaw SHP-Camden Primary Care

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Health Primary Care – Elgin is seeking a compassionate and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing primary care team. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide comprehensive, relationship-centered care in one of the Midlands' fastest-growing communities. As part of MUSC Health, you'll enjoy the autonomy of community practice combined with the support, innovation, and career growth opportunities of South Carolina's leading academic health system. You will play a key role in improving the health and wellness of patients across the lifespan while building meaningful, long-term relationships within the community.

About MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Northeast and Kershaw:

MUSC Health Primary Care – Elgin is uniquely positioned within the MUSC Health Midlands Division, providing providers and patients access to the resources and expertise of both MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center and MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast.

MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center is a 121-bed community hospital serving Kershaw County and the surrounding Midlands region. The hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical, emergency, and specialty services, delivering high-quality community-based care supported by the resources of South Carolina's leading academic health system.

MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast is a 75-bed community hospital serving the rapidly growing Northeast Columbia and Richland County communities. The hospital offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services and is recognized for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care close to home.

Located in one of the Midlands' fastest-growing communities, MUSC Health Primary Care – Elgin provides comprehensive outpatient primary care services focused on preventive care, chronic disease management, and improving long-term health outcomes across the lifespan. Providers benefit from seamless access to specialists, advanced diagnostics, hospital-based services, and a collaborative network of physicians and APPs throughout the MUSC Health system.

As part of MUSC Health, providers enjoy the best of both worlds: the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships in a community practice setting while leveraging the clinical expertise, innovation, and resources of a nationally recognized academic health system.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced Practice Provider: Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

• Current South Carolina licensure or eligibility for licensure

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• DEA and applicable state prescribing credentials prior to start date

• Family medicine or primary care experience preferred

• Passion for delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care

• Commitment to quality improvement, teamwork, and clinical excellence

Position Highlights:

• Provide comprehensive primary care services for patients across the lifespan

• Perform preventive health assessments, annual wellness visits, and chronic disease management

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions

• Conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations

• Order, interpret, and utilize laboratory and diagnostic testing to guide treatment plans

• Provide patient education focused on preventive care and healthy lifestyle management

• Coordinate care with specialists and other healthcare professionals as needed

• Document and bill for direct patient care services

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 Columbia, South Carolina:

Elgin offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and suburban convenience. Located just northeast of Columbia, Elgin provides excellent schools, affordable housing, outdoor recreation, and a family-friendly atmosphere while maintaining easy access to the cultural, dining, and entertainment opportunities of South Carolina's capital city. Residents enjoy proximity to Lake Wateree, Sesquicentennial State Park, and a growing number of local shops, restaurants, and community events.

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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