Job Description Summary
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.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC005010 MCP - Columbia MUSC Pulmonology - Laurel St
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
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.
About MUSC Health – Midlands Division:
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.
Required 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
Position Highlights/ Workload Allocation:
70% – Low-Dose CT Patient Visits and Navigational…