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

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing Electrophysiology team at MUSC Health Heart & Vascular in Columbia, South Carolina.

The Electrophysiology APP plays an integral role in the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with cardiac rhythm disorders. Working collaboratively with electrophysiologists, cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the APP provides comprehensive care across outpatient, inpatient, and procedural settings.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001877 MCP - Columbia Heart Laurel St

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing Electrophysiology team at MUSC Health Heart & Vascular in Columbia, South Carolina.

The Electrophysiology APP plays an integral role in the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with cardiac rhythm disorders. Working collaboratively with electrophysiologists, cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the APP provides comprehensive care across outpatient, inpatient, and procedural settings.

The APP will evaluate patients with arrhythmias and related cardiovascular conditions, develop treatment plans, manage cardiac devices, provide pre- and post-procedural care, and educate patients and families regarding treatment options and disease management. This position offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while working within a highly specialized cardiovascular team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes and advancing electrophysiology care throughout the Midlands region.

MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Columbia Medical Center Downtown strives to be a leader in innovative therapies for patients with acute and chronic cardiac disease and to be the provider of choice for cardiac care in the Midlands. The program has received the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest rating of three stars for cardiac surgery outcomes and is accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers and recognized as a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Distinction Center for Cardiac Care.

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) with experience in cardiology (EP experience preferred but not required)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient positions

• DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Position Highlights / Direct patient care activities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with cardiac arrhythmias and other electrophysiologic disorders in both ambulatory and inpatient settings

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, obtain medical histories, and develop evidence-based treatment plans

• Conduct new patient consultations and follow-up visits for electrophysiology patients

• Manage patients with atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular arrhythmias, syncope, and other cardiac rhythm disorders

• Provide pre-procedure evaluations and post-procedure management for electrophysiology studies, catheter ablations, pacemaker implantations, ICD implantations, and other EP procedures

• Interpret and manage ambulatory cardiac monitoring data, including Holter monitors, event monitors, and mobile cardiac telemetry

• Participate in the management and follow-up of pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices

• Round on hospitalized electrophysiology patients and collaborate with consulting services to coordinate patient care

• Prescribe medications and adjust treatment plans in accordance with clinical guidelines and scope of practice

• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, procedures, and lifestyle modifications

• Collaborate with electrophysiologists and cardiovascular team members to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care

• Complete accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record

  • 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 are 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:

Discover the best of both worlds, big-city opportunity with small-town warmth.
Columbia is South Carolina’s vibrant capital city, perfectly positioned between the beautiful beaches of the Lowcountry and the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy top rated schools, family friendly neighborhoods, award winning restaurants, festivals, and endless outdoor adventures at Lake Murray and nearby state parks.

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 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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