Orthopedics Nurse Practitioner

MUSC Health is seeking a skilled and collaborative Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing Orthopedic Surgery team at MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing orthopedic program committed to delivering exceptional surgical and musculoskeletal care to patients throughout the region. The Orthopedic Surgery APP will work closely with orthopedic surgeons across the continuum of care, supporting clinic operations, inpatient management, surgical coordination, and postoperative follow-up. This role offers a dynamic mix of clinical responsibilities in a supportive environment that emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and patient-centered care.

About MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center:

MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center is a 286-bed acute care hospital serving Orangeburg and the surrounding communities across the Midlands and Lowcountry regions of South Carolina. As a trusted healthcare provider in the region, Orangeburg Medical Center offers a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient, surgical, emergency, and specialty care services.

As part of the MUSC Health system, providers benefit from the resources, innovation, and clinical excellence of South Carolina's leading academic health system while practicing in a collaborative community-focused environment. MUSC Health continues to invest in specialty care expansion, advanced technology, provider support, and improved access to care throughout the Orangeburg region.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced Practice Provider: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Orthopedic, surgical, hospital medicine, or acute care experience preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient management skills
• Passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care

Position Highlights:

• Manage orthopedic inpatients in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons and hospital teams
• Conduct daily rounding, patient evaluations, admissions, consultations, and discharges
• Assist with perioperative care coordination and postoperative management
• Support orthopedic surgical workflows and continuity of care across inpatient services
• Participate in patient and family education to optimize recovery and outcomes
• Collaborate closely with nursing, rehabilitation, case management, and ancillary teams
• Contribute to a culture centered on teamwork, efficiency, and patient-centered care

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 Orangeburg:
Orangeburg, South Carolina, offers an exceptional quality of life with the perfect balance of small-town charm, affordability, and access to larger metropolitan areas. Known as the 'Garden City,' Orangeburg features beautiful parks, outdoor recreation, historic neighborhoods, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Residents enjoy convenient access to Columbia, Charleston, and South Carolina's beaches, while benefiting from a lower cost of living, excellent educational opportunities, and a relaxed lifestyle. The area offers year-round outdoor activities including boating, fishing, golfing, hiking, and cycling, making it an attractive destination for individuals and families seeking both professional fulfillment and personal balance.

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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.

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