Job Description Summary
MUSC Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the South Carolina Alzheimer's Network (SCAN) within the Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology Division. In this role, you will provide specialized care for patients with Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive disorders while helping improve access to innovative treatments, research opportunities, and coordinated long-term care.
You will work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering comprehensive dementia care and supporting patients, caregivers, and referring providers throughout the treatment journey.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC005692 MCP - Midlands SCAN
Pay Rate Type
Hourly, Salary
Pay Grade
Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
MUSC Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the South Carolina Alzheimer's Network (SCAN) within the Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology Division. In this role, you will provide specialized care for patients with Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive disorders while helping improve access to innovative treatments, research opportunities, and coordinated long-term care.
You will work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering comprehensive dementia care and supporting patients, caregivers, and referring providers throughout the treatment journey.
Required Qualifications:
Advanced Practice Provider: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) licensed or eligible for licensure in South Carolina.
Current BLS certification.
Interest in cognitive neurology, dementia care, geriatrics, neurology, primary care, or behavioral health.
Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Position Highlights:
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive and behavioral neurological conditions.
Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
Develop individualized treatment plans and provide longitudinal follow-up care.
Collaborate closely with neurologists, APPs, primary care providers, and interdisciplinary care teams.
Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, treatment options, and available resources.
Participate in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and educational opportunities.
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 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.
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