Physician Assistant – PHP/IOP Behavioral Health - Coastal Recovery
About The Position
We are seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) providing behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This role is focused on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and ongoing medical oversight within a structured PHP/IOP setting. The Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary treatment team to support safe, effective, and compliant care delivery. This position is clinical, patient-facing, and regulated. Candidates must be comfortable working in a highly structured environment with clear documentation and supervision requirements.
Requirements
- Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of South Carolina
- Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
- Experience in behavioral health, psychiatry, or substance use disorder treatment preferred
- Strong understanding of psychotropic medications and monitoring requirements
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary treatment environment
- Comfort operating within structured PHP/IOP clinical models
Nice To Haves
- Experience in behavioral health, psychiatry, or substance use disorder treatment preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric and medical assessments for PHP and IOP patients
- Provide medication management in accordance with scope of practice and supervisory agreements
- Monitor patient response to psychotropic and MAT-related medications when applicable
- Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and case management staff as part of the treatment team
- Participate in treatment team meetings and clinical reviews
- Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
- Support continuity of care, including coordination with external providers when needed
- Adhere to all applicable South Carolina licensing, supervision, and program requirements
Benefits
- Annual salary of $120,000-$130,000
- Benefits package available
- Supportive medical leadership and defined clinical workflows
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
