Job Description Summary

About: Join the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in the Pee Dee Division as a Pre-Admission Testing Advanced Practice Provider and become an integral member of a collaborative perioperative team dedicated to ensuring patients are medically optimized and prepared for surgery. In this role, you will work closely alongside the surgical and anesthesia teams, as well as one additional Advanced Practice Provider, to provide comprehensive preoperative evaluations that promote patient safety, enhance surgical outcomes, and deliver exceptional care.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005439 MCP - Florence Pre-Admission Testing Clinic

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

About: Join the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in the Pee Dee Division as a Pre-Admission Testing Advanced Practice Provider and become an integral member of a collaborative perioperative team dedicated to ensuring patients are medically optimized and prepared for surgery. In this role, you will work closely alongside the surgical and anesthesia teams, as well as one additional Advanced Practice Provider, to provide comprehensive preoperative evaluations that promote patient safety, enhance surgical outcomes, and deliver exceptional care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, patient-centered program where collaboration, clinical excellence, and evidence-based practice are at the forefront. The ideal candidate will be passionate about conducting thorough preoperative assessments, identifying and managing medical risks, coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, and educating patients throughout the surgical preparation process. Enjoy a rewarding career with a respected academic healthcare organization while playing a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality surgical care to patients across the Pee Dee region.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program with current licensure or eligibility for licensure in South Carolina.

• Currently licensed (or eligible) in the state of South Carolina as a Physician Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners or as a Nurse Practitioner with the SC Board of Nursing.

• Requires certification in BLS

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

• DHEC and DEA license

Position Highlights:

• Monday – Friday 8AM-5PM

• Inpatient

• Evaluate patients for medical optimization prior to surgery, identifying and addressing conditions that may impact perioperative safety.

• Provide patient education regarding preoperative instructions, medication management, fasting guidelines, and expectations for the surgical experience.

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

• Communicate significant findings or concerns with the surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure continuity of care.

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

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 (Florence County):

Florence County, South Carolina offers a welcoming blend of small-town charm and modern convenience, making it an ideal place to live and work. Residents enjoy a lower cost of living, short commute times, and a strong sense of community, all while having access to quality schools, local dining, and shopping. The area is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, with beautiful parks, year-round events, and easy access to nearby beaches and larger cities like Charleston and Columbia.

Whether you're looking for a relaxed lifestyle, a supportive community, or a great place to raise a family, Florence County offers the perfect balance of comfort, opportunity, and Southern hospitality.

Additional Job Description

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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