MUSC Health Advanced Practice Provider (APP NP/PA) – Colorectal Surgery APP

MUSC Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our dedicated Colorectal Surgery team.

The successful applicant will be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in working full-time in the care of Colorectal Surgery patients. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will join a busy practice of three Colorectal Surgeons. The practice provides the breadth of colorectal surgical services to the community including multidisciplinary care to colon and rectal cancer patients, surgical management of IBD and benign abdominal disease, management of anorectal surgical problems, and endoscopy.  The team works closely with members of gastroenterology and oncology and has a stable, experienced, and collegial office support staff.

This position will have a focus in supporting the colorectal surgery team primarily in the hospital setting with a small office-based component focused on providing ostomy teaching and ongoing support for patients.

About MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Downtown:

MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Downtown is a 273-bed hospital located in the heart of downtown Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1938 by the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, this hospital has a longstanding reputation for compassionate care, and outstanding clinical services, including an award-winning Heart & Vascular Center.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced Practice Provider: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Passion for delivering outstanding patient care and working as part of a team
• Committed to improving outcomes in colorectal and ostomy management while promoting optimal patient recovery and quality of life.

Position Highlights / Direct patient care activities:

• Evaluate inpatient admissions and consultations to the Colorectal Surgery Service with documentation of history, physical examination, pertinent laboratory and radiological studies, and assessment and plan.
• Provide continued care to Colorectal Surgery inpatients with ongoing communication with nursing staff and patient family, follow-up of any newly ordered tests, and assistance with patient discharge planning.
• Assistance with active admission or discharge processes.
• Provide inpatient ostomy instruction to help expedite discharge of patients going home with a new ostomy.  Provide continued support to ostomy patients with a small outpatient clinic.  Previous experience with ostomy care is not a requirement for interested candidates.  Off-site training and on-the-job teaching to be provided.
• Possibility to develop first-assistant skills in the operating room if candidate is interested.
• On-call expectation is to provide coverage for one weekend per month.  Back up on-call support will be available.

• Other professional expectations:
  • Complete appropriate and timely documentation and billing.
  • Demonstrate responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education.
  • Maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law.

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:

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About MUSC:

South Carolinas 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 careers.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.