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:

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

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

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

• Maintain a consistent schedule:

  • Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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

• Provide care to approximately 15-25 spine patients daily

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

• Contribute to the APP pooled call model as needed

Qualifications:

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

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

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

• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills

• Commitment to optimizing clinic efficiency and improving patient access

For more information, please send your CV to Kirstianna Mueller