Orthopedics Advanced Practice Provider – Clinic, OR & Sports

Medical University of South Carolina Health System; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employer-funded retirement

Malpractice coverage

Paid parental leave

Epic EHR support

AI-enabled documentation tools

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide primary medical treatment, patient management, and critical care in collaboration with Orthopedics. The role includes clinic and inpatient consults, and operative support in the OR for regional athletic programs.

The ideal candidate has PA licensure, BLS, and 2+ years in orthopedics or a surgical specialty, with DEA and DHEC licensing steps started before day one. Epic EHR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and current licensure or eligibility.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required prior to start date.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience preferred in Orthopedics or other surgical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Take comprehensive history and perform physical examinations.
• Assist with clinic, inpatient consults and OR.
• Provide medical care for athletes on and off the field for local high schools and USCL athletic programs.
• Deliver sideline and event coverage for athletic competitions and practices.
• Staff the Saturday morning urgent care clinic.
• Provide primary medical treatment and patient management in collaboration with licensed Orthopedics.
• Counsel families prior to, during, and after procedures as required.
• Utilize current research and evidence-based decision-making in clinical practice.
• Initiate referrals or consult with supervising physician as needed.

Skills

Physician Assistant license

BLS certification

Athlete care knowledge

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

Tools

Epic EHR

DEA license processing

Job description

MUSC Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide primary medical treatment, patient management, and critical care in collaboration with Orthopedics. The role includes clinic and inpatient consults, and operative support in the OR for regional athletic programs.

The ideal candidate has PA licensure, BLS, and 2+ years in orthopedics or a surgical specialty, with DEA and DHEC licensing steps started before day one. Epic EHR experience preferred.