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Aiken Physicians Alliance
Aiken, South Carolina

Pulmonary NP | Aiken, SC

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

Aiken Physicians Alliance, the employed provider group for Aiken Regional Medical Center, is recruiting a Nurse Practitioner to join our employed Pulmonary Medicine practice.

Highlights

  • Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • Pulmonary care experience preferred
  • Active, clear South Carolina license, or the ability to obtain
  • Join our collegial pulmonary care group with a collaborative environment
  • Primarily outpatient pulmonary practice with some inpatient coverage responsibilities
  • Assist with pulmonary function testing (PFT) services
  • Attractive compensation package with base salary
  • Robust benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Diability
  • Cerner EMR
  • PTO, CME, 401(k) with match, paid malpractice insurance

Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273-bed acute care hospital and leader in patient safety and quality healthcare services, many recognized on a state, regional or national level.

With a medical staff of nearly 250 physicians representing 40+ specialties, ARMC offers award-winning services in cardiovascular, orthopedics, surgery/robotics, neurology and stroke care, oncology, primary care, and women's health. The Emergency Department serves over 70,000 patients annually.

ARMC is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the largest hospital and healthcare management companies.

Aiken, South Carolina, named the South's Best Small Town in 2018 by Southern Living Magazine, is known for its rich tradition as an equestrian community.

Located centrally between the Carolina coast, mountains, and major cities in Georgia and the Carolinas, Aiken is a family-oriented community offering an ideal climate, excellent schools, and safe neighborhoods.

Outdoor recreation options, oak tree canopy lined streets, and a hip and thriving downtown with regional and international cuisine, shops and art galleries combine to offer an exceptional quality of life.

Aiken also enjoys proximity to Augusta, GA, home of the annual Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club and the Medical College of Georgia, a large academic medical center with an international community.

  • If you have interest in this opportunity, please apply or contact:
  • Amanda Augustine
  • NWTHS Physician Recruiter
  • Amanda.Augustine@uhsinc.com
  • 724.422.7606 mobile (call/text)

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will join a pulmonary medicine practice to provide both outpatient and inpatient pulmonary care. Responsibilities include assisting with pulmonary function testing services and collaborating within a collegial medical group.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with an active, clear South Carolina license. Previous experience in pulmonary care is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient CareOutpatient CareClinical Assessment

Pulmonology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 56% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

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Salary Distribution22 jobs

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<$150k
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$150k-165k
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$165k-180k
4
$180k-195k
2
$195k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
CME allowance
53% this job
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.7this job 1.5
Below most Pulmonology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 62 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Aiken

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k
Typical market rent
$1,387/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.9
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.