Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Orthopedics – MUSC Health Orthopedics - Columbia, SC

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, NE

About The Position

The Medical University of South Carolina Health is seeking a skilled and proactive Orthopedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-impact role where clinical autonomy meets collaborative care, and where your expertise directly improves patient outcomes. In this role, you will: Independently evaluate and treat patients, managing a wide range of orthopedic conditions with confidence and precision. Collaborate closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless care from diagnosis through recovery. Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests to support timely, evidence-based treatment plans. Educate and guide patients on post-operative care, injury prevention, and long-term wellness strategies. We’re looking for an APP who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment, brings strong clinical judgment, and is passionate about delivering exceptional orthopedic care.

Requirements

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 or APRN License Type/Certification: AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP): Adult pts (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
DHEC and DEA license

Nice To Haves

Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification identified below:
Physician Assistant or APRN: 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.)

Responsibilities

Independently evaluate and treat patients, managing a wide range of orthopedic conditions with confidence and precision.
Collaborate closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless care from diagnosis through recovery.
Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests to support timely, evidence-based treatment plans.
Educate and guide patients on post-operative care, injury prevention, and long-term wellness strategies.
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
Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief
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