Job Description SummaryThe successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in providing primary medical treatment, patient management, and critical care, in collaboration with licensed Orthopaedics, to assist with clinic, inpatient consults and in the OR.
EntityMUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypeRegular
Cost CenterCC001842 MCP - Lancaster Ortho & Sports Med
Pay Rate TypeHourly, Salary
Pay GradeHealth-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Work ShiftJob DescriptionThe successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in providing primary medical treatment, patient management, and critical care, in collaboration with licensed Orthopaedics, to assist with clinic, inpatient consults and in the OR.
Required Qualifications:- Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant.
- Physician Assistant /Certification:
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- Minimum 2 years' experience preferred in Orthopaedics or other surgical specialty
- All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date: Basic Life Support (BLS).
- DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.
- Maintain a schedule of 36 total patient-facing hours per week.
Position Highlights:- Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
- Assist with clinic, inpatient consults and OR
- Provide medical care for athletes on and off the field for multiple local high schools and USCL athletic programs.
- Deliver sideline and event coverage for athletic competitions and practices as needed.
- Staff the Saturday morning urgent care clinic.
- Provide primary medical treatment, patient management, and critical care, in collaboration with licensed Orthopaedics
- Attends and provides midlevel assistance as appropriate in the performance of high-risk procedures requiring specialized expertise; counsels families prior to, during, and/or after the execution of procedures, as required
- Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice
- Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or collaborating physician
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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
Additional Job DescriptionLife in Charlotte, North Carolina is the second-largest city in the southeastern United States and the third-fastest growing major city in the U.S. Excellent public-school systems and short driving distance to the beach and the mountains, make the Charlotte area a desirable place to live.
There are many great neighborhoods to choose where to live - Rock Hill, SC (home of Winthrop University), Ft. Mill, SC, Indian Land, SC, Charlotte, NC along with its many emerging suburban areas like Ballantyne and Waxhaw.
