Orthopedic Spine Physician Assistant
Orthopedic Spine Physician Assistant at McLeod Health — Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, US
- Company: McLeod Health
- Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Posted: 2026-06-19
About this role
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
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
kirstianna.mueller@mcleodhealth.org
Contact Information kirstianna.mueller@mcleodhealth.org