Medical University of South Carolina Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Bluffton, SC

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our growing Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine team serving Beaufort and Bluffton, South Carolina. This position is fully supported by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and offers the opportunity to practice within a highly collaborative, academically affiliated health system alongside experienced physicians and clinical team members.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005632 MCP - Bluffton MOB

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Health is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our growing Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine team serving Beaufort and Bluffton, South Carolina. This position is fully supported by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and offers the opportunity to practice within a highly collaborative, academically affiliated health system alongside experienced physicians and clinical team members.

About MUSC Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine:

The MUSC Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine is recognized for comprehensive and patient-centered respiratory and sleep care, offering access to a broad spectrum of subspecialty services.

Advanced pulmonary diagnostics and lung disease management

Accredited sleep centers with comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services

Multidisciplinary care for COPD, asthma, and interstitial lung disease

Bronchoscopy and advanced airway procedures

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, typical clinical hours
No call
100% outpatient pulmonary clinic
Manage chronic respiratory diseases including asthma, COPD, emphysema, tuberculosis, and lung cancer
Access to advanced diagnostic services: Pulmonary function testing, lab services, X-ray, and mobile CT
Full spectrum of bronchoscopy (hospital-based), including navigational bronchoscopy and EBUS
On-site comprehensive Pulmonary Function Lab
Sleep Medicine Center located within the medical office building
Evaluation and treatment of sleep apnea and other sleep-related disorders
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
Initiates referrals to other health care provides, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician
Documents and bills for direct care provided
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 Bluffton:

Located just 30 minutes from Savannah, Bluffton offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle, family-friendly communities, and proximity to world-class beaches, golf, and outdoor recreation. It’s one of South Carolina's fastest-growing areas, drawing patients and providers alike to its expanding hub.

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.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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