PRN Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) -Emergency Medicine - MUSC Catawba Region

Job Description Summary MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their team. Candidates will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services for patients in Lancaster, SC and the surrounding communities. Lancaster Medical Center is a community hospital within The Medical University of South Carolina’s Health System and operates a moderate acuity Emergency Department in Lancaster, South Carolina, treating approximately 38,000 patients per year.

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Job Description

MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their team. Candidates will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services for patients in Lancaster, SC and the surrounding communities. Lancaster Medical Center is a community hospital within The Medical University of South Carolina’s Health System and operates a moderate acuity Emergency Department in Lancaster, South Carolina, treating approximately 38,000 patients per year.

About the Catawba Division:

MUSC Health’s Catawba Division delivers high-quality, community-centered care across three key facilities in Lancaster, Chester and Indian Land, SC. Together, these sites ensure comprehensive emergency and inpatient services are available across one of the state’s fastest-growing regions.

• MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center (LMC): 211-bed hospital with 24-bed ED offering comprehensive inpatient and specialty services in Lancaster, SC. The hospital is a Joint Commission-designated Primary Stroke Center, and its Emergency Department is recognized by SC-DPH as a “Pediatric Ready” hospital.
• MUSC Health Chester Medical Center (CMC): 82-bed acute care hospital with 13-bed ED delivering emergency services and comprehensive clinical care to patients in Chester County. CMC’s Emergency Department is recognized by SC-DPH as a “Pediatric Ready” hospital
• MUSC Health Indian Land Medical Center: 52-bed hospital with an anticipated 24 bed ED currently under construction in Indian Land, SC and set to open late 2027

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.

• Physician Assistant OR
• APRN
• FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
• Licensed or eligible for South Carolina licensure

Position Highlights:

• 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 Clinical Division Chief: 1) Administration of Local and Digital Anesthesia and 2) Complicated and Uncomplicated Repair of Lacerations
• Removal of Foreign Bodies from Eyes, Ears, Nose, Skin, and Wounds
• Trepination of Subungual Hematomas
• Incision and Drainage of Abscesses
• Urethral Catheterization
• Placement of Peripheral Venous Access
• Placement of Central Lines [with proof of competency]
• Placement of Thoracostomy
• Endotracheal Intubation [with proof of competency]
• ACLS
• Arterial Puncture
• Venipuncture
• Lumbar Puncture [with proof of competency]
• Application of Splints
• Arthrocentesis
• 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

Benefits & Resources for Providers:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Provider can choose between W2/PRN or 1099/PRN
• Hotel reimbursement (if applicable)
• Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Epic EHR with physician-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 the Catawba Division:

Lancaster, SC is located just 45 minutes away from the Charlotte metropolitan area, and serves as the seat of Lancaster County, the sixth fastest-growing county in the Carolinas. The city is home to the University of South Carolina at Lancaster, the largest of the university’s regional campuses, and boasts ample outdoor recreation opportunities, including 360-acre Andrew Jackson State Park. With access to great shopping, restaurants, state parks, golf courses, and a vibrant art community, Lancaster, SC, is a great place to call home.

Chester, SC boasts plenty of quaint, small-town charm while still offering plenty of things to do. Enjoy arts, entertainment, and seasonal festivals in the city’s revitalized downtown district, or spend an afternoon visiting one of the city’s historical museums. Get lost in nature at Chester State Park, a 160-acre preserve offering a 1.3-mile hiking trail and a lake for boating and fishing. In Chester, you’re only a 55-minute drive away from Columbia, SC, 45 minutes from Spartanburg, SC, and 45 minutes from Charlotte, NC. We think you’ll agree that Chester is a great place to live.

Indian Land, SC is located just south of Charlotte, NC, Indian Land offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. With top-rated schools, beautiful new neighborhoods and a growing selection of restaurants, parks and ships, it’s a community designed for both comfort and connection. You will enjoy peaceful suburban living with easy access to the culture, nightlife and career opportunities of Charlotte – plus lower taxes and a
welcoming family-friendly atmosphere.

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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.

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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