Physician Assistant to Join Orthopedics (Spine APP) - Seacoast

McLeod Health • Little River, SC

61d • Onsite

About The Position

McLeod Health is seeking an experienced and highly dedicated Physician Assistant to join our growing Orthopedic Spine team at McLeod Orthopedics Seacoast, located in Little River, SC. This role offers the opportunity to deliver specialized spine care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment alongside leading orthopedic specialists
When it comes to healthcare, one name stands above all others—McLeod Health.
With advanced technology, leading-edge treatments, top specialists, and a dedicated healthcare team, McLeod Health is committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience.
Team Composition: Part of a robust orthopedic group with 22 providers (physicians and APPs) and ancillary staff.
Patient Mix: 90% outpatient spine care with 10% OR support.
Daily Patient Volume: Approximately 15–25 spine patients per day.
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.

Requirements

• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Proficiency in interpreting spine imaging, managing postoperative spine pathways, and conducting urgent spine assessments.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to optimizing clinic flow and enhancing patient access.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years as a Physician Assistant in a clinical setting, with a strong background in orthopedic or neurosurgical spine care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized care for spine patients, including evaluation of axial and radicular spine conditions, postoperative management, and conservative treatment planning.
• Collaborate closely with supervising physician Eric D. Nabors, MD – Orthopedics/Orthopedic Spine Surgery, by supporting a high-volume spine practice.
• Participate in a structured onboarding process, including shadowing, EMR training (EPIC), imaging review, and spine care pathways.
• Call Schedule: Pooled APP model for coverage.

What This Job Offers

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