Orthopedic Spine APP

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty; Little River (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to establish and grow their Orthopedic Spine program in Little River, SC. This role involves providing comprehensive care for spine patients, including evaluations and postoperative management.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in orthopedic care and should be able to manage a patient mix primarily focused on outpatient spine care. Excellent communication and organizational skills are a must, along with the ability to work autonomously.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Physician Assistant is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong proficiency in interpreting spine imaging and managing postoperative pathways.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for spine patients.
• Work closely with supervising physician in a high-volume spine practice.
• Manage a patient mix of 90% outpatient spine care.

Skills

Experience as a Physician Assistant

Orthopedic or neurosurgical spine background

Interpreting spine imaging

Managing postoperative pathways

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical-thinking skills

Ability to work autonomously

Job description

McLeod Health seeks to hire an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to establish and grow our Orthopedic Spine program on the coast in North Myrtle Beach, SC.

Responsibilities

• 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