Orthopedics Nurse Practitioner

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in providing primary medical treatment, patient management, and critical care, in collaboration with licensed Orthopaedics, to assist with clinic, inpatient consults and in the OR. About MUSC Health Catawba Division: MUSC Health - Lancaster Medical Center is a 225-bed, all-private room facility. Lancaster Medical Center believes in the power of people to create great care with approximately 1,000 physicians and care team members. Lancaster Medical Center is a place where technology and skilled professionals come together to provide compassionate, customer-focused care. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant. Physician Assistant /Certification: Death (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management. Minimum 2 years experience preferred in Orthopaedics or other surgical specialty All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date: Basic Life Support (BLS). DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day. Maintain a schedule of 36 total patient-facing hours per week. Position Highlights: Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations Assist with clinic, inpatient consults and OR Provide medical care for athletes on and off the field for multiple local high schools and USCL athletic programs. Deliver sideline and event coverage for athletic competitions and practices as needed. Staff the Saturday morning urgent care clinic. Provide primary medical treatment, patient management, and critical care, in collaboration with licensed Orthopaedics Attends and provides midlevel assistance as appropriate in the performance of high-risk procedures requiring specialized expertise; counsels families prior to, during, and/or after the execution of procedures, as required Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or collaborating physician 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 Charlo tt e, North Carolina is the second-largest city in the southeastern United States and the third-fastest growing major city in the U.S. Excellent public-school systems and short driving distance to the beach and the mountains, make the Charlotte area a desirable place to live. There are many great neighborhoods to choose where to live Rock Hill, SC (home of Winthrop University), Ft. Mill, SC, Indian Land, SC, Charlotte, NC along with its many emerging suburban areas like Ballantyne and Waxhaw. 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.