MUSC Health Advanced Practice Provider (APP NP/PA) – Electrophysiology Department Coordinator- Columbia,SC
MUSC Health
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MUSC Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our dedicated Electrophysiology Department. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) serving as the Electrophysiology (EP) Department Coordinator at MUSC Heart & Vascular – Columbia Medical Center Downtown plays a key leadership and clinical integration role within the EP service line.
This position supports the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centered electrophysiology care by coordinating daily operations, optimizing patient throughput, and serving as a clinical liaison between physicians, nursing, procedural areas, and administrative leadership. The APP Department Coordinator provides advanced clinical assessment and management for EP patients across the ambulatory and procedural continuum, including evaluation, treatment planning, patient education, and post‑procedure follow‑up.
The role ensures alignment of clinical workflows, referral pathways, and patient access strategies to support growth of the EP program and enhance the overall patient experience. In addition to direct patient care, the APP partners with the EP physicians and operational leadership monitor clinical performance metrics, support quality and safety initiatives, streamline scheduling and resource utilization, and assist with developing standardized protocols and care pathways.
The coordinator will also serve as a point‑of‑contact for interdisciplinary teams, helps manage complex patient navigation issues, and contributes to education for staff, patients, and referring providers. This position requires a high level of autonomy, organization, clinical expertise in electrophysiology, and the ability to lead collaboratively within a rapidly growing cardiovascular service line.
MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Columbia Medical Center Division strives to be a leader of innovative therapies for patients with acute and chronic cardiac disease and to be the provider of choice for cardiac care in the Midlands. It has received the Society of Thoracic Surgeons “highest rated Award” of 3 stars, 20 times in a row. It is also accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers and is a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Distinction Center for Cardiac Care.
About MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Downtown: MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Downtown is a 273-bed hospital located in the heart of downtown Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1938 by the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, this hospital has a longstanding reputation for compassionate care, and outstanding clinical services, including an award-winning Heart & Vascular Center.
Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years as an Advanced Practice Provider: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with experience in cardiology (EP experience preferred but not required) Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient positions DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day Strong clinical judgment and ability to triage complex patients Excellent organizational and communication skills Ability to work independently across multiple providers and care settings Interest in program building and systems-based practice Position Highlights / Direct patient care activities: Serves as the primary clinical point of contact for electrophysiology referrals and care coordination Triages referrals and inpatient consults, identifying urgent cases and procedural candidates Coordinates same admission and expedited electrophysiology procedures Ensures patient readiness for procedures, including review of diagnostics and anticoagulation planning Supports procedural scheduling and throughput in collaboration with EP lab staff Manages post procedure and device follow up and identifies complications Provides advanced clinical evaluation, treatment, documentation, and billing within scope of