Advanced Practice Provider (APP NP/PA) – Inpatient Cardiology APP (PRN)

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Occurrence malpractice coverage

Epic EHR optimization

AI-enabled documentation tools

Team-based care

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our Inpatient Cardiology team on a PRN basis in Columbia, SC. The position offers 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 24 hours per month, working within a top cardiovascular program in a dynamic hospital.

Ideal candidates are clinically confident, team-oriented, and skilled in managing acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions, with strong procedural and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• AP provider must be NP or PA, board certified/licensed in SC.
• Cardiology, cardiovascular surgery or critical care experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Strong procedural, clinical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide PRN clinical support across inpatient cardiology and procedural settings.
• Evaluate and manage a broad spectrum of cardiovascular conditions.
• Participate in pre-procedural, inpatient, peri-procedural and post-procedural care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary cardiovascular teams to deliver care.

Skills

Advanced practice provider (NP/PA)

Board certification

Cardiology experience

Independence in high-acuity env

Tools

Epic EHR

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 on a PRN basis. 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

PRN

Cost Center

CC001875 MCP - Columbia Heart Columbia DT

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

4

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 on a PRN basis. 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 PRN position offers 12-hour shifts with a minimum commitment of 24 hours per month, providing flexibility while maintaining consistent 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 – 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 Meical 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 PRN 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

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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