Advanced Practice Provider; APP - NP​/PA - Primary Care Mobile Clinic

Overview

The Medical University of South Carolina Health (MUSC Health) is seeking a compassionate and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Mobile Health Unit team in Orangeburg, SC. In this unique and rewarding role, you’ll deliver high-quality, patient-centered primary care directly to underserved and vulnerable populations, bringing healthcare where it’s needed most.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Make an Impact:
  Provide essential primary care to patients who often face barriers to accessing medical services.
• Work with
  
  Purpose:
  
  Operate in a fully equipped mobile medical unit, traveling to communities across the region.
• Collaborate with Experts:
  Partner with a dedicated team that includes an LPN, LISW, and another APP, all focused on improving community health outcomes.
• Enjoy Autonomy:
  Practice independently in a dynamic, field-based environment while supported by MUSC Health’s statewide network.

Each day, you’ll bring compassionate care, connection, and hope to those who need it most. If you’re driven by purpose and thrive on making a difference beyond clinic walls, join MUSC Health and help us deliver care that moves.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help bring care where it’s needed most!

Fair Labor Standards Act Status
:
Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week
: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift
: 3
-12-hour shifts launching from Orangeburg hospital and then traveling to underserved area for the day.

Patient Population Focus
:
Outpatient/Underserved

Patient Population Age Range
: 0 years-death (Family practice)

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

Preferred Experience
:
Minimum of 3+ years of family medicine or urgent care experience as a PA or FNP. Previous community health/underserved setting experience strongly preferred. Bilingual experience a plus. Experience with simple procedures, health screenings, vaccines and preventative disease management.

Degree of Supervision
:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this physician. Practice autonomously with telecommunication access to supervising physician.

All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:

• Active unrestricted state license/National board certification (AANP, ANCC, NCCPA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• DHEC and DEA license
• Valid SC driver's license

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations in mobile unit
• Evaluates and treats based on history, physical examination, radiology, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline
• Conduct health screenings, preventive care (e.g., immunizations, cancer screenings), and health education
• 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
• APRNs or PAs must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law
• Identify social determinants of health…