Posting Details

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Posting Summary

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Posting Number
RTF00147PO26

USC Market Title
Physician Assistant (Specialized)

Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/207962

Business Title (Internal Title)
APP - PA

Campus
Columbia

Work County
Richland

College/Division
School of Medicine Columbia

Department
SOMC Brain Health

Anticipated Hiring Range
$95,000-$147,900

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time
Full Time

Hours per Week
40

Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position
Staff Time-Limited (STL)

Basis
12 months

Job Search Category
Other Professional

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider(APP) plays a pivotal role in coordinating the continuum of care and managing the overall patient experience within the USC Brain Health Network (UBHN), ensuring good communication, efficient and patient-centered operations, and effective service delivery for every patient. They are responsible for coordinating and navigating the care for all patients referred to the UBHN for services between the primary care provider and referrals to ancillary services and specialties. To demonstrate commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

• Current licensure as Physician Assistant with SC LLR, in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer at least one year of experience working in a physician practice.
• Prefer experience coordinating care of patients across different areas/services of a health system.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to assess, identify, and address individual needs.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn medical terminology, use medical equipment and follow clinical orders.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Serves as the primary point of contact for all primary care patient referrals within the UBHN, taking calls from providers/offices and connecting with patients.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
30

Job Duty

Works with referred patients to ensure that all clinical services are received timely and appropriately, and results are communicated within the UBHN following established protocols.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
30

Job Duty

Follows up with patients to provide appointment reminders and to ensure patient comprehension and compliance.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
20

Job Duty

Works collaboratively with assigned physician(s) to regularly discuss care and management of assigned patients.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
15

Job Duty

Accept and perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
5

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
07/15/2026

Position End Date
06/30/2026

Job Open Date
06/22/2026

Job Close Date
07/10/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 10, 2026.

Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/208284