MUSC Health Advanced Practice Provider (NP) – Orthopedic Surgery APP

Medical University of South Carolina; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Epic EHR support

Provider well-being

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a motivated Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider to join MUSC Health - Kershaw Medical Center. This role supports inpatient rounding, consults, admissions, discharges, perioperative care, and outpatient follow-up within a collaborative orthopedic team.

The position emphasizes teamwork, high-quality patient care, and professional growth across hospital and clinic settings, with strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Provider: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Orthopedic, surgical, hospital medicine, or acute care experience preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Responsibilities

• Manage orthopedic inpatients in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons and hospital teams
• Conduct daily rounding, patient evaluations, admissions, consultations, and discharges
• Assist with perioperative care coordination and postoperative management
• Support orthopedic surgical workflows and continuity of care across inpatient services
• Participate in patient and family education to optimize recovery and outcomes
• Collaborate closely with nursing, rehabilitation, case management, and ancillary teams
• Contribute to a culture centered on teamwork, efficiency, and patient-centered care

Skills

NP Credential

Orthopedic Experience

Team Collaboration

Clinical Judgment

Patient Care

Education

NP/PA Certification

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

MUSC Health - Kershaw Medical Center is seeking a motivated and team-oriented Advanced Practice Provider to join our growing Orthopedic program. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a highly collaborative orthopedic team focused on delivering exceptional inpatient and outpatient musculoskeletal care in a community centered environment.

As an Orthopedic Surgery APP, you will play a vital role in caring for orthopedic patients across both the hospital and clinic settings, supporting inpatient rounding, consults, admissions, discharges, perioperative care, and outpatient follow-up management. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with orthopedic surgeons and multidisciplinary teams while providing seamless patient care throughout the surgical and recovery process, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, patient experience, and professional development.

About MUSC Health - Kershaw Medical Center and MUSC Health - Elgin Medical Pavilion:

MUSC Health - Kershaw Medical Center is a modern, community-based hospital serving Camden, South Carolina, and the surrounding Midlands region. As part of the nationally recognized MUSC Health system, Kershaw Medical Center combines personalized, community-focused care with the innovation, resources, and clinical excellence of South Carolina's leading academic health system.

Providers benefit from a collegial, team-oriented environment, strong administrative support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes within a growing and evolving service line.

Extending this commitment to accessible, high-quality care, MUSC Health - Elgin Medical Pavilion serves as a state-of-the-art outpatient hub in one of the Midlands' fastest-growing communities. Located in Elgin, the pavilion offers convenient access to urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, supporting patients across Elgin, Lugoff, Camden, and the greater Columbia area.

Together, these facilities create a seamless continuum of care, allowing providers to practice in a collaborative environment that blends the close-knit feel of community medicine with the strength and support of a leading academic health system.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced Practice Provider: Nurse Practitioner (NP)

• Orthopedic, surgical, hospital medicine, or acute care experience preferred

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient management skills

• Passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care

Position Highlights:

• Manage orthopedic inpatients in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons and hospital teams

• Conduct daily rounding, patient evaluations, admissions, consultations, and discharges

• Assist with perioperative care coordination and postoperative management

• Support orthopedic surgical workflows and continuity of care across inpatient services

• Participate in patient and family education to optimize recovery and outcomes

• Collaborate closely with nursing, rehabilitation, case management, and ancillary teams

• Contribute to a culture centered on teamwork, efficiency, and patient-centered care

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 Camden and Elgin, South Carolina (Midlands Region):

Camden and Elgin offer the charm of small-town living with convenient access to Columbia and the greater Midlands region. Known as South Carolina's oldest inland city, Camden blends rich history, equestrian culture, and Southern hospitality with a relaxed lifestyle and strong sense of community, while nearby Elgin continues to grow as a vibrant, family-friendly suburb.

Residents enjoy beautiful outdoor spaces, locally owned restaurants and shops, excellent schools, and year-round recreational activities including boating, fishing, golf, and hiking. From the historic character of Camden to the expanding energy of Elgin, providers can find the ideal balance of lifestyle and opportunity within the Midlands.

With easy access to Columbia\'s metropolitan amenities, both communities offer the best of peaceful living paired with proximity to a thriving healthcare market, making the region an attractive place to live, work, and build a career.

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.