Medical University of South Carolina Occupational Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Horry County, SC

Medical University Of South Carolina Occupational Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Horry County, SC

Conway, South Carolina

Medical University Of South Carolina Occupational Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Horry County, SC

R-0000062093

Conway, South Carolina

Advanced Practice Providers

Nursing, Advanced Practice Providers, & Therapists

Full Time

Job Description Summary

Seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Primary Care/Occupational Health team based at the Horry County Wellness Center in Conway, South Carolina. This health center provides primary care, occupational medicine to employees, retirees and dependents with 3600 members. The APP will primarily provide on-site primary and occupational healthcare services to the employees and their dependents. The role is office-based, offering a consistent outpatient schedule within an employer-supported clinic environment with access to specialty and sub-specialty care. This role involves direct patient care, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and contribution to the development of health partnerships within the industry setting.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC006012 MCP - Occupational Health Horry County Employee Wellness

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Primary Care/Occupational Health team based at the Horry County Wellness Center in Conway, South Carolina. This health center provides primary care, occupational medicine to employees, retirees and dependents with 3600 members. The APP will primarily provide on-site primary and occupational healthcare services to the employees and their dependents. The role is office-based, offering a consistent outpatient schedule within an employer-supported clinic environment with access to specialty and sub-specialty care. This role involves direct patient care, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and contribution to the development of health partnerships within the industry setting.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program with current licensure or eligibility for licensure in South Carolina.
• 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.
• 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.
• APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law.
• DHEC and DEA license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• DOT Certification (or willing to obtain prior to start)
• Experience in an occupational health and/or primary care setting
• Highly encourage Veterans to apply

Position Highlights:

• 7am-5pm Monday, Friday; 8am-5pm Tuesday-Thursday
• Outpatient (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

Job Duties:

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
• 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
• Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Supervising/Collaborating Physician
• Cryotherapy
• Incision and drainage of wounds
• Simple skin biopsies
• Intramuscular, subcutaneous and other advanced injections
• Initiates referrals to other health care providers, 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

Clinical Care

• Provide high-quality primary care services to patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
• Conduct occupational health assessments, pre-employment physicals, and manage work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Offer health education and preventive care to promote overall wellness.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs.

Occupational Health

• Perform occupational health evaluations and screenings.
• Manage occupational injuries and illnesses, ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with employers to develop and implement workplace wellness programs and health policies.
• Conduct workplace visits and on-site health assessments as needed.

Collaboration and Partnership

• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with university departments, local healthcare providers, and community organizations.
• Engage in research and quality improvement initiatives related to occupational health and student wellness.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters and care plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participate in the development of clinic policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the training and mentorship of students and staff.

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous quality improvement.
• Completion of an approved US DOT FMCSA MRCME training program