Job Description Summary
MUSC Health Primary Care – Elgin is seeking a compassionate and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing primary care team. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide comprehensive, relationship-centered care in one of the Midlands' fastest-growing communities. As part of MUSC Health, you'll enjoy the autonomy of community practice combined with the support, innovation, and career growth opportunities of South Carolina's leading academic health system. You will play a key role in improving the health and wellness of patients across the lifespan while building meaningful, long-term relationships within the community.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC001824 MCP - Kershaw SHP-Camden Primary Care
Pay Rate Type
Hourly, Salary
Pay Grade
Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
MUSC Health Primary Care – Elgin is seeking a compassionate and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing primary care team. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide comprehensive, relationship-centered care in one of the Midlands' fastest-growing communities. As part of MUSC Health, you'll enjoy the autonomy of community practice combined with the support, innovation, and career growth opportunities of South Carolina's leading academic health system. You will play a key role in improving the health and wellness of patients across the lifespan while building meaningful, long-term relationships within the community.
MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center is a 121-bed community hospital serving Kershaw County and the surrounding Midlands region. The hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical, emergency, and specialty services, delivering high-quality community-based care supported by the resources of South Carolina's leading academic health system.
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast is a 75-bed community hospital serving the rapidly growing Northeast Columbia and Richland County communities. The hospital offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services and is recognized for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care close to home.
Located in one of the Midlands' fastest-growing communities, MUSC Health Primary Care – Elgin provides comprehensive outpatient primary care services focused on preventive care, chronic disease management, and improving long-term health outcomes across the lifespan. Providers benefit from seamless access to specialists, advanced diagnostics, hospital-based services, and a collaborative network of physicians and APPs throughout the MUSC Health system.
As part of MUSC Health, providers enjoy the best of both worlds: the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships in a community practice setting while leveraging the clinical expertise, innovation, and resources of a nationally recognized academic health system.
Required Qualifications:
Advanced Practice Provider: Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Current South Carolina licensure or eligibility for licensure
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
DEA and applicable state prescribing credentials prior to start date
Family medicine or primary care experience preferred
Passion for delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care
Commitment to quality improvement, teamwork, and clinical excellence
Position Highlights:
Provide comprehensive primary care services for patients across the lifespan
Perform preventive health assessments, annual wellness visits, and chronic disease management
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
Conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations
Order, interpret, and utilize laboratory and diagnostic testing to guide treatment plans
Provide patient education focused on preventive care and healthy lifestyle management
Coordinate care with specialists and other healthcare professionals as needed
Document and bill for direct patient care services
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:
Elgin offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and suburban convenience. Located just northeast of Columbia, Elgin provides excellent schools, affordable housing, outdoor recreation, and a family-friendly atmosphere while maintaining easy access to the cultural, dining, and entertainment opportunities of South Carolina's capital city. Residents enjoy proximity to Lake Wateree, Sesquicentennial State Park, and a growing number of local shops, restaurants, and community events.
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