Job Description SummaryMUSC 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.
EntityMUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypeRegular
Cost CenterCC001875 MCP - Columbia Heart Columbia DT
Pay Rate TypeSalary
Pay GradeHealth-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Work ShiftJob DescriptionMUSC 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.
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 DescriptionGraduation 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
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