Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA), PRN Correctional Health / Primary Care – Horry County Detention

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MUSC Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to provide PRN medical services within the Horry County Detention Center. This role supports the delivery of comprehensive primary and correctional health care to an incarcerated population in a structured, secure clinical environment.

About Correctional Health Services – Horry County Detention Center

The APP will provide on-site primary and correctional healthcare services to detainees housed at the Horry County Detention Center. Care is delivered in an outpatient, facility-based setting focused on medical evaluation, treatment of acute and chronic conditions, intake assessments, and coordination of care within a multidisciplinary correctional healthcare team. This position emphasizes safety, clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuity of care.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current or eligible South Carolina PA licensure

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• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with current or eligible South Carolina APRN licensure, as noted below:

APRN License Type/Certification (select appropriate based on patient population):

• AGPNP / ANP – Adult patients (13 years to death), stable chronic disease management, primary care
• FNP – Primary care across the lifespan (birth to death)
• South Carolina DHEC and DEA licenses
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Clinical experience in primary care, urgent care, occupational health, or correctional health preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory standards, safety protocols, and secure clinical environments
• Prior correctional or institutional healthcare experience preferred but not required

Position Highlights:

• PRN
• Outpatient, facility-based
• Structured, team-based correctional healthcare setting

Clinical Responsibilities

The APP provides direct patient care including, but not limited to:

• Conducting comprehensive health histories and physical examinations
• Evaluating, diagnosing, and treating acute and chronic medical conditions
• Reviewing laboratory, radiologic, and diagnostic test results in accordance with scope of practice

• Performing approved clinical procedures, consistent with training and credentialing, including:

  • Cryotherapy
  • Incision and drainage of wounds
  • Simple skin biopsies
  • Intramuscular, subcutaneous, and other injectable therapies
• Managing intake medical evaluations and ongoing detainee health assessments
• Initiating referrals to specialty care and consulting with the attending or collaborating physician as appropriate
• Documenting and billing for clinical services rendered
• Utilizing evidence-based clinical guidelines and current research in decision-making

Correctional Health Responsibilities

• Provide timely medical assessment and treatment of detainees within a secure environment
• Manage chronic disease conditions and acute medical issues common to incarcerated populations
• Support continuity of care during intake, incarceration, and transition of care upon release
• Ensure compliance with correctional healthcare standards and institutional protocols
• Collaborate with custody staff while maintaining clinical independence and professional boundaries

Collaboration and Professional Practice

• Work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, mental health professionals, and detention center leadership
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and case reviews
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and accreditation initiatives
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities
• May contribute to the training and mentorship of students or new staff as appropriate

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Adhere to all regulatory, accreditation, and institutional policies
• Assist with clinical policy development and quality initiatives as assigned

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in EHR systems
• Ability to work independently within defined protocols
• Comfort practicing in a secure, correctional healthcare environment
• Commitment to patient-centered care, ethics, and continuous quality improvement

Benefits and Resources for Providers

• Competitive PRN compensation
• Choice of W2 PRN or 1099 PRN
• Epic EHR with robust clinical support and optimization
• AI-enabled documentation tools integrated into Epic
• Team-based care model supporting sustainable workloads and provider well-being

Additional Job Description

About MUSC

MUSC Health is South Carolina’s leading academic health system, providing patient-centered care through a statewide network of hospitals, clinics, and partnerships. As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates education, research, and innovation with a strong commitment to provider support and clinical excellence.

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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