
PA - Orthopedic Surgery Job in Little River, South Carolina
Orthopedic Spine Physician Assistant Coastal Opportunity at McLeod Health Seacoast
Company:McLeod Health
Profession/Specialty:PA - Orthopedic Surgery
Location:Little River, South Carolina, United States
Job Type:Full-time, Hybrid, Permanent
Pay Type:Annual Salary
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Job Description
- Deliver comprehensive care to spine patients, providing expert evaluation and management of both axial and radicular spine conditions, conservative treatment options, and attentive postoperative care.
- Partner closely with supervising physician Eric D. Nabors, MD (Orthopedics/Spine Surgery) to support a thriving, high-volume spine practice.
- Collaborate within a strong, multidisciplinary orthopedic team of 22 providers—including physicians and APPs—supported by exceptional clinical and administrative staff.
- Maintain a predictable and balanced weekly schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM - Manage a clinical caseload consisting of 90% outpatient spine care and 10% OR support, providing care for 15–25 spine patients daily.
- Participate in a structured, hands-on onboarding experience featuring shadowing, EPIC training, imaging immersion, and guided spine-care pathway education.
- Contribute to the APP pooled call model as needed, supporting patient access and continuity of care.
- Preferred: 5+ years of experience as a Physician Assistant, ideally within orthopedic or neurosurgical spine care.
- Proven ability to practice autonomously in a fast-paced environment while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Strong competency in spine imaging interpretation, postoperative care pathways, and urgent spine assessment.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
- A proactive, efficiency-driven mindset dedicated to enhancing clinic flow and expanding patient access.
Experience the perfect blend of advanced orthopedic practice and coastal living. This role is based in Little River, SC—just minutes from North Myrtle Beach—offering easy access to boating, waterfront dining, and a laid‑back coastal lifestyle. Join a premier, mission-driven health system committed to investing in its providers and elevating patient care across the region.
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About McLeod Health
The Choice for Medical Excellence
McLeod Health has seven hospitals and offers 904 acute licensed beds. Our hospitals include McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast and McLeod Behavioral Health. As medical needs grow, we grow and expand. Our excellence extends from the Midlands to the Coast along the border of North and South Carolina - serving more than one million people. Founded over a century ago, McLeod is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system which features the strength of 850 physicians and 2,700 registered nurses, and approximately 9,500 employees. McLeod constantly seeks to improve patient care with efforts that are physician led, data-driven and evidence-based.
McLeod Health is the region's destination for medical excellence.
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