Orthopedic Spine Physician Assistant

McLeod Health- Seacoast

McLeod Health seeks to hire an experienced Physician Assistant to establish and grow our Orthopedic Spine program on the coast in North Myrtle Beach, SC.

Responsibilities Include:

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  Provide comprehensive care for spine patients, including evaluation of axial and radicular spine conditions, conservative management, and postoperative care

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  Work closely with supervising physician specializing in Orthopedics/Orthopedic Spine Surgery, supporting a high-volume spine practice

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  Collaborate within a robust orthopedic group composed of 22 providers (physicians and APPs) supported by strong ancillary staff

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  Maintain a consistent schedule:

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    Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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  Manage a patient mix of 90% outpatient spine care and 10% OR support

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  Provide care to approximately 15-25 spine patients daily

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  Participate in a structured onboarding process including shadowing, EPIC training, imaging review, and spine-care pathways

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  Contribute to the APP pooled call model as needed

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Qualifications:

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  Preferred: 5 years of experience as a Physician Assistant, ideally with orthopedic or neurosurgical spine background

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  Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining compassionate, patient-centered care

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  Strong proficiency in interpreting spine imaging, managing postoperative pathways, and performing urgent spine assessments

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  Excellent communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills

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  Commitment to optimizing clinic efficiency and improving patient access

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For more information, please send your CV to Kirstianna Mueller

[email protected]