Advanced Practice Provider (APP NP/PA) – Inpatient Cardiology APP (Full-Time)

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid occurrence malpractice coverage

Epic EHR with provider-centered tools

AI-enabled documentation and workflow

Team-based care models

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our Inpatient Cardiology team in Columbia, SC. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to practice at the top of your license within a nationally recognized cardiovascular team, caring for a diverse inpatient population.

You will collaborate with cardiologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary specialists to manage acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions, participate in pre/post-procedural care, and

Qualifications

• Must be a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Board certified and licensed (or eligible) in South Carolina
• Experience in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, or critical care preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Strong procedural, clinical, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time clinical support across inpatient cardiology and procedural settings.
• Assist with evaluation and management of cardiovascular conditions including heart failure and ischemic disease.
• Participate in pre-procedural assessments, inpatient management, peri-procedural care, and post-procedural follow-up.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary cardiovascular teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Cardiology inpatient care

Procedural skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Clinical communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

SC license or eligibility

ARC-PA accredited PA program

NCCPA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Inpatient Cardiology team in a full-time position. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice at the top of your license alongside a nationally recognized cardiovascular team while caring for a diverse and complex inpatient cardiac population.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001875 MCP - Columbia Heart Columbia DT

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

MUSC Health is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Inpatient Cardiology team in a full-time position. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice at the top of your license alongside a nationally recognized cardiovascular team while caring for a diverse and complex inpatient cardiac population.

As a valued member of the Heart & Vascular team, you will play a critical role in the management of patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions, working collaboratively with cardiologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary specialists to deliver outstanding, patient-centered care. Whether managing heart failure, arrhythmias, ischemic heart disease, or post-procedural cardiac patients, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes every day.

This full-time position offers a consistent schedule designed to support continuity of care, strong team collaboration, and meaningful engagement with a high-performing clinical team. Ideal candidates are clinically confident, team-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional cardiovascular care in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

Join MUSC Health's growing Heart & Vascular Center and become part of an organization known for clinical excellence, innovation, academic collaboration, and a commitment to supporting provider success and well-being.

About MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Downtown:

MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown is a full-service, acute care hospital located in Columbia, South Carolina, serving as a cornerstone of MUSC’s Midlands Division. The hospital is a non-profit, general medical and surgical facility with 24/7 emergency services and a broad range of specialty care offerings. Columbia Medical Center Downtown has a long-standing history in the region, originally founded in 1938, and is recognized for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across multiple service lines, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and critical care.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced Practice Provider: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Board certified and licensed (or eligible) in South Carolina
• Experience in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, or critical care preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Strong procedural, clinical, and communication skills

Position Highlights:

• Provide full-time clinical support across inpatient cardiology and procedural settings.
• Assist with the evaluation and management of a broad spectrum of cardiovascular conditions, including coronary, heart failure, electrophysiology, and structural heart populations.
• Participate in pre-procedural assessments, inpatient management, peri-procedural care, and post-procedural follow-up as appropriate.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary cardiovascular teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Benefits & Resources for Providers:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid occurrence malpractice coverage
• 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:

Discover the best of both worlds, big-city opportunity with small-town warmth.
Columbia is South Carolina’s vibrant capital city, perfectly positioned between the beautiful beaches of the Lowcountry and the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy top rated schools, family friendly neighborhoods, award winning restaurants, festivals, and endless outdoor adventures at Lake Murray and nearby state parks.

Additional Job Description

Graduation from an approved Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessor agencies. Must be licensed in the state of South Carolina, and certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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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