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MUSC Health Elgin Urgent Care is searching for a PRN Advanced Practice Provider. The successful applicant will be an APP interested in working on a PRN basis to care for patients at MUSC Health’s Urgent Care located in Elgin, SC. The APP will join a busy and thriving urgent care working alongside physicians and advanced practice providers and must be able to work in a high-volume clinic while providing compassionate patient care. 

About MUSC Health Elgin Urgent Care:

Elgin Urgent Care Medical Pavilion provides 24/7 access to immediate medical care for non-emergent conditions. The center focuses on delivering prompt and convenient treatment for urgent but non-emergency health issues.

Required 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  

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• APRN 

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

• Minimum of 1 year experience as an APP in urgent care, primary care, or emergency medicine.

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• DHEC and DEA

Position Highlights:

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

• Willingness to obtain DOT certification to conduct DOT physicals

• Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency upon hire as approved by the Primary Supervising Physician:

  • Administer local anesthesia

  • Incision and Drainage

  • Suturing lacerations

  • Basic splinting

  • Wound care

  • Cerumen Disimpaction

  • Foreign body extractions

  • Non-surgical epistaxis management

  • Pelvic exam

  • Insertion of IVs for fluids/Starting Fluids for dehydration

  • Basic EKG Interpretation with Physician over-read

• 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

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

Additional Job Description

Life in Elgin, SC:

Elgin lies within Kershaw and Richland counties. It is located in the central part of South Carolina in the United States. Positioned northeast of Columbia, the state capital, Elgin serves as a part of the Columbia Metropolitan Area. The municipality provides accessible routes to both the Midlands' urban centers and the scenic rural settings of Kershaw County.

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.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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.

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