Orthopedic Foot & Ankle APP – Seacoast & Carolina Forest

McLeod Health • Little River, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

McLeod Health is seeking a dedicated and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Foot & Ankle Orthopedic team at McLeod Orthopedics Seacoast & Carolina Forest. This role provides the opportunity to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered orthopedic care within a well‑established practice supported by a collaborative team of physicians, APPs, and clinical staff.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide comprehensive Foot & Ankle orthopedic care, including postoperative management, established patient follow‑ups, new patient evaluations, and acute walk‑in visits.
Collaborate closely with supervising physician Adam Mandel, MD – Orthopedics/Foot & Ankle, supporting a high‑volume clinical practice.
Team Composition: Work within a robust orthopedic group that includes 9 physicians, 6 APPs, and 2–3 medical assistants, supported by front‑office staff.
Work Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Patient Mix:
Post‑operative visits: 35–45%
Established non‑operative visits: 25–30%
New patient evaluations: 10–15%
Acute walk‑ins/urgent issues: 15–20%
Daily Patient Volume: 20–25 patients per day in a primarily outpatient setting (80–90% outpatient, ~10% inpatient).
Participate in a structured onboarding program, including system orientation, Epic training, shadowing with the supervising physician, and gradual progression from post‑op and established patient visits to independent new‑patient care as competency increases.
Call Schedule: Daytime call only, shared among the Physician Assistants in the practice. Call involves routine orthopedic issues with escalation to the supervising physician as needed.
Qualifications:
New graduates accepted; orthopedic experience preferred but not required.
Ability to function efficiently in a fast‑paced, high‑volume clinical environment while maintaining excellent patient rapport and communication.
Strong skills in clinical assessment, documentation, time management, and care coordination.
Commitment to providing patient-centered, evidence‑based orthopedic care.

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• New graduates accepted; orthopedic experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to function efficiently in a fast‑paced, high‑volume clinical environment while maintaining excellent patient rapport and communication.
• Strong skills in clinical assessment, documentation, time management, and care coordination.
• Commitment to providing patient-centered, evidence‑based orthopedic care.

Nice To Haves

• orthopedic experience

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Foot & Ankle orthopedic care, including postoperative management, established patient follow‑ups, new patient evaluations, and acute walk‑in visits.
• Collaborate closely with supervising physician Adam Mandel, MD – Orthopedics/Foot & Ankle, supporting a high‑volume clinical practice.
• Work within a robust orthopedic group that includes 9 physicians, 6 APPs, and 2–3 medical assistants, supported by front‑office staff.
• Participate in a structured onboarding program, including system orientation, Epic training, shadowing with the supervising physician, and gradual progression from post‑op and established patient visits to independent new‑patient care as competency increases.
• Daytime call only, shared among the Physician Assistants in the practice. Call involves routine orthopedic issues with escalation to the supervising physician as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees