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

Entity: MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) · Worker Type: Employee (Regular) · Cost Center: CC005010 MCP - Columbia MUSC Pulmonology - Laurel St · Pay Type: Salary (Grade Health-33) · Scheduled Hours: 40/week

About the role

MUSC Health – Midlands Division is seeking a dedicated and patient-centered Advanced Practice Provider to serve as the Coordinator of the Midlands Lung Screening Program and Pulmonary Tumor Board. Supporting Pulmonology services across Columbia and Kershaw Medical Centers, this role is primarily focused on the identification, evaluation, and longitudinal management of patients at risk for lung cancer, including follow-up care for patients with positive lung nodules. The APP will lead care coordination efforts for the Lung Screening Program, facilitate the bi-weekly Pulmonary Tumor Board in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and support evidence-based treatment planning to ensure timely, high-quality patient care. Additionally, the provider will manage select chronic pulmonary and sleep-related conditions through a dedicated weekly CPAP clinic. This highly collaborative role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on early lung cancer detection and patient outcomes while working in a supportive environment that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Low-Dose CT Patient Visits and Navigational Tracking (70%): 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 required 6–7 times per month. Role works in conjunction with MUSC Charleston and includes participation in a system Tumor Board by telehealth.
• Tumor Board Preparation and Follow-Up (20%): 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. Includes telehealth and in-person visits to help coordinate care as necessary.
• CPAP Clinic and Care Management (10%): 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. May include acute outpatient pulmonary issues that urgently need to be seen, functioning like a rapid access clinic for established patients.

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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

Community

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.

About MUSC Health

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.

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.