Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Orthopedic Surgery

• Pay: MUSC does not post a pay range for this role (competitive compensation per MUSC pay grade)
• Employment: Full time, 40 hours/week
• Location: MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
• Employer: MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
• MUSC Job ID: R-0000062164

MUSC Health – Midlands Division is seeking a skilled and collaborative Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing Orthopedic Surgery team in Columbia, South Carolina. This team supports a regional footprint across Columbia, Elgin, and Camden, offering a unique opportunity to practice within a diverse and expanding patient population.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing orthopedic program committed to delivering exceptional surgical and musculoskeletal care throughout the Midlands region.

The Orthopedic Surgery APP will work closely with orthopedic surgeons across the continuum of care, supporting clinic operations, inpatient management, surgical coordination, and postoperative follow-up. This role offers a dynamic mix of clinical responsibilities in a supportive environment that emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and patient-centered care.

About MUSC Health – Midlands Division

MUSC Health Midlands Division serves patients across Columbia and the surrounding region, anchored by Columbia Medical Center Northeast and Kershaw Medical Center. Together, these facilities provide high-quality, compassionate care through a combination of advanced hospital services and community-based medicine.

Columbia Medical Center Northeast offers a comprehensive range of specialty and acute care services in a growing metropolitan area, while Kershaw Medical Center supports the Camden community with a strong focus on personalized, community-centered care.

As part of the MUSC Health system, providers benefit from the strength and resources of South Carolina’s premier academic health system while maintaining a collaborative and close-knit practice environment. The Midlands Division continues to expand specialty care access, invest in orthopedic services, and enhance provider support and patient care initiatives across both locations.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Provider: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Orthopedic, surgical, hospital medicine, or acute care experience preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient management skills
• Passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care

Position Highlights

• Manage orthopedic inpatients in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons and hospital teams
• Conduct daily rounding, patient evaluations, admissions, consultations, and discharges
• Assist with perioperative care coordination and postoperative management
• Support orthopedic surgical workflows and continuity of care across inpatient services
• Participate in patient and family education to optimize recovery and outcomes
• Collaborate closely with nursing, rehabilitation, case management, and ancillary teams
• Contribute to a culture centered on teamwork, efficiency, and patient-centered care

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 the Midlands Region

The Midlands of South Carolina offer a dynamic blend of small-town charm and metropolitan convenience, with communities such as Columbia, Elgin, and Camden each providing their own unique character and lifestyle.

This region combines rich history, southern hospitality, and a strong sense of community with the amenities of a growing metropolitan area. Residents enjoy access to vibrant dining and shopping, excellent schools, and a wide range of cultural and recreational activities.

Outdoor enthusiasts have abundant opportunities year-round, including boating, fishing, golf, and hiking, with nearby lakes, parks, and trails. Whether you prefer the energy of Columbia or the relaxed pace of surrounding communities like Camden and Elgin, the Midlands provides a high quality of life with convenient access to everything the region has to offer.

About MUSC

South Carolina’s leading academic health system, MUSC Health, serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates academic medicine, research, and education with a strong commitment to patient care.

Providers who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful investment in providers’ success. With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long-term provider careers.