Neonatal Services APP (NP/PA)

• Pay: MUSC does not post a pay range for this role (competitive compensation per MUSC pay grade)
• Employment: Full time, 40 hours/week
• Location: MUSC Health East Cooper Medical Center
• Employer: MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
• MUSC Job ID: R-0000065674

MUSC Health – East Cooper Medical Center is seeking a highly qualified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a collaborative neonatal care team. In this role, you will provide advanced, patient-centered care in a Level I/II nursery setting, supporting newborns and their families while working in close collaboration with MUSC physicians via telehealth.

This position requires clinical independence, strong communication skills, and the ability to make timely, high-quality decisions in a dynamic care environment.

About MUSC Health – East Cooper Medical Center

MUSC Health – East Cooper Medical Center is a modern, community-based hospital located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The facility delivers high-quality, patient-centered care backed by the expertise and resources of MUSC Health, South Carolina’s leading academic health system. Providers benefit from both local autonomy and system-wide collaboration, including telehealth integration with specialists in Charleston.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Minimum of 5 years of neonatal or pediatric inpatient experience, preferably in a Level I or II nursery
• Strong clinical decision-making skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Position Highlights

• Provide comprehensive neonatal care for newborns, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions
• Manage neonatal patients in collaboration with attending neonatologists and pediatric providers
• Perform procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and resuscitation as clinically indicated
• Participate in delivery attendance and stabilization of high-risk newborns
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for neonates and support family education
• Ensure continuity of care through effective communication with care teams and families
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice

Benefits & Resources for Providers

• 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

Life in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Mount Pleasant offers coastal living with convenient access to historic Charleston. Enjoy beautiful beaches, waterfront parks, highly rated schools, and a vibrant dining and cultural scene. The area provides an exceptional quality of life with year-round outdoor activities, making it an ideal place to live and work.

About MUSC

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.