MUSC Health Advanced Practice Provider (APP NP/PA) – Coordinator, Midlands Lung Screening Program & Pulmonary Tumor Board

MUSC Health – Midlands Division is part of South Carolina’s leading academic health system and is committed to advancing the early detection and treatment of lung cancer across the region. Through its comprehensive Lung Cancer Screening Program, MUSC Health provides coordinated, evidence-based care for patients undergoing low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening, helping identify pulmonary nodules and lung abnormalities at the earliest and most treatable stages.

Serving patients throughout Columbia, Northeast Columbia, Kershaw County, and the surrounding Midlands communities, MUSC Health combines the resources of an academic medical center with a multidisciplinary team of pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and advanced practice providers dedicated to improving outcomes through timely diagnosis, collaborative treatment planning, and ongoing patient support. The program's commitment to innovation, prevention, and coordinated care makes it a leading resource for lung health throughout South Carolina's Midlands region.

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant certification and licensure
• Prior experience in pulmonology or patient navigation preferred
• Strong interest in pulmonology and long-term patient care
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care and collaborative practice

• 70% – Low-Dose CT Patient Visits and Navigational Tracking: Conduct low-dose CT lung screening patient visits and provide longitudinal navigation by tracking screening results, referrals, diagnostic testing, appointments, abnormal findings, and recommended follow-up to support continuity of care and program compliance. Travel to Lugoff, SC will be required 6-7 times per month. This role works in conjunction with MUSC Charleston and will include participation in a system Tumor Board by telehealth.
• 20% – Tumor Board Preparation and Follow-Up: Prepare cases for multidisciplinary tumor board review, compile and organize relevant clinical and imaging information, document recommendations, communicate care plans, and coordinate timely follow-up on agreed-upon actions. Will include telehealth and in person visits to help coordinate care as necessary.
• 10% – CPAP Clinic and Care Management: Manage CPAP clinic operations, including patient assessment and education, therapy adherence monitoring, equipment-related coordination, documentation, and follow-up with patients and the interdisciplinary care team. Could include acute outpatient pulmonary issues that urgently need to be seen and function like a rapid access clinic for established patients.

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.

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!

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