Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Neurological Surgery – Columbia Medical Center Northeast

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary
MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Northeast is seeking a skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Neurological Surgery team in northeastern Columbia, SC. This is an exceptional opportunity for an APP who thrives in the operating room and enjoys the balance of both surgical and clinical practice.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001861 MCP - Columbia NE Neurosurg Gatewy

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary/ Purpose: MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Northeast is seeking a skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Neurological Surgery team in northeastern Columbia, SC. This is an exceptional opportunity for an APP who thrives in the operating room and enjoys the balance of both surgical and clinical practice.

In this role, you will work side-by-side with an experienced neurosurgeon, actively participating in surgical procedures, perioperative management, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. Responsibilities include assisting in the OR, pre- and post-operative evaluations, inpatient rounding, discharge planning, and ongoing coordination of patient care.

The ideal candidate has prior surgical or neurosurgical experience, demonstrates confidence in high-acuity patient management, and values collaboration in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Call coverage (phone and in-person) will align with the physician’s call schedule.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday–Friday, with hours varying based on the physician’s schedule. A typical shift is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, though start and end times may shift as needed. The APP will take first call in alignment with the physician’s call schedule and may be eligible for additional compensation for call coverage beyond the minimum requirement.

Patient Population Focus: Inpatient, Outpatient, Operating Room/First Assist, Procedural Unit, Emergency Department Management/Consultation.

Patient Population Age Range: 18 years-death

Required Minimum Training and Experience:
Completion of an accredited

• Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant

or

• Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN as noted below.  

APRN License Type/Certification:

• FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan. The NP must hold an RNFA certification upon hire to first assist in the operation room.

Preferred Training and Experience

Training: Physician Assistant or APRN; if APRN License Type/Certification:

• AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.) The NP must hold an RNFA certification upon hire to first assist in the operation room.

Experience: Previous neuro-surgery experience, orthopedic spine, or surgical experience.

Degree of Supervision: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this physician.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• DHEC and DEA license

Job Duties

• Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations

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

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

• Documents and bills for direct care provided

• Utilizes current research and evidence-based dec