MUSC Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA), PRN Occupational Health and Primary Care – Ridgeville/Tri-county area

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Occupational/Employee Health team in Ridgeville, Orangeburg and the Tri-county area on a PRN basis.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC005857 MCP - Occupational Health Resonac

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

10

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Occupational/Employee Health team in Ridgeville, Orangeburg and the Tri-county area on a PRN basis.  

About MUSC Occupational Health – Ridgeville/Tri-county area:

The APP will primarily provide on-site primary and occupational healthcare services for clinics across the Ridgeville area and also supplement medical center employee health services staffing. The role is office-based, offering a consistent outpatient schedule within an employer-supported clinic environment. This role involves direct patient care, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and contribution to the development of health partnerships within the industry setting.

Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN as noted below. 

• Physician Assistant  

OR

• APRN License Type/Certification:

  • AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP): Adult pts (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting. 

  • FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.

• DHEC and DEA license  

• Basic Life Support (BLS) 

• Experience in an occupational and primary care setting. 

• Additional certifications in occupational health, student health, or related areas. 

• Knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations and compliance. 

• Prior Occupational Health experience as a provider. 

• DOT required

• DOT drug testing certification required and can provide certificate

 

Position Highlights:

• PRN

• Outpatient

• Provides direct care to patients through the following activities: 

  • Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations 

  • Evaluates and treats on the basis of history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline 

  • Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Supervising/Collaborating Physician   

    • Cryotherapy 

    • Incision and drainage of wounds 

    • Simple skin biopsies 

    • Intramuscular, subcutaneous and other advanced injections 

  • Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician 

  • Documents and bills for direct care provided 

  • Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice 

  • Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research 

  • Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization 

  • Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education 

  • Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team members 

  • APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law  

• Clinical Care 

  • Provide high-quality primary care services to patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. 

  • Conduct occupational health assessments, pre-employment physicals, and manage work-related injuries and illnesses.