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Coastal Orthopedic Spine Physician Assistant | McLeod Health Seacoast

McLeod Health

#Patient Access #Organizational Skills #Healthcare #Collaboration #Orthopedics #Physician Assistant #Critical Thinking #Communication Skills

Quick overview

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, in a high-volume spine practice.

Requirements summary

Preferred Qualifications

include 5 years of experience as a Physician Assistant in a clinical setting, particularly in orthopedic or neurosurgical spine care. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and possess excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationCompassionate CareCritical ThinkingPatient EvaluationAutonomous WorkPostoperative ManagementSpine CareClinic Flow OptimizationSpine Imaging InterpretationPatient Access EnhancementConservative Treatment PlanningUrgent Spine Assessments

Job description

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 Eric D. Nabors, MD – 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

Why McLeod Health? This role offers the unique blend of advanced orthopedic practice and the coastal lifestyle of Little River, SC—minutes from North Myrtle Beach, boating, dining, and relaxed waterfront living. Join a premier health system that invests in its people and delivers excellence in patient 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.