Breast Surgery & Breast Health- Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

McLeod Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Breast Surgery team at McLeod Breast Surgery Seacoast. The role focuses on outpatient breast care, risk assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, survivorship, and postoperative care in a collaborative practice.

The position includes a structured onboarding program with shadowing and mentorship, a typical clinic schedule, and limited call responsibilities to support surgeon coverage.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in surgical or oncology settings preferred.
• New graduates considered with significant surgical/oncology exposure.
• Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Breast Surgery care in outpatient settings, including clinic visits, postoperative follow-up, survivorship care, and high‑risk breast health assessments.
• Collaborate with supervising physician Hannah Woriax, MD – Breast Surgery, through diagnosis, treatment planning, recovery, and long‑term follow-up.
• Manage benign breast conditions, high‑risk patients, cancer survivorship care, and postoperative surgical patients.
• Participate in a structured onboarding program with shadowing and mentorship, progressing to independent patient care.
• Limited call responsibilities as needed when the supervising physician is unavailable.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner (MSN/ARNP)

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Job description

Job Description

McLeod Health is seeking a dedicated and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Breast Surgery team at McLeod Breast Surgery Seacoast. Breast Surgery is a specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of benign and malignant breast conditions. Our team is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care throughout every stage of a patient's breast health journey, from risk assessment and diagnosis to survivorship and postoperative care. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with an experienced breast surgeon while delivering high-quality care within a collaborative and supportive practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Breast Surgery care primarily in the outpatient setting, including independent clinic visits, postoperative follow-up care, survivorship management, and high-risk breast health assessments.
• Collaborate closely with supervising physician Hannah Woriax, MD – Breast Surgery, supporting patients throughout diagnosis, treatment planning, recovery, and long-term follow-up.
• Participate in the management of benign breast conditions, high-risk patients, cancer survivorship care, and postoperative surgical patients.
• Team Composition: Work within a specialized breast surgery practice that includes 1 physician, 1 APP, 1 LPN, 2 Medical Assistants, 2 Clerical Associates, and Nurse Navigator support through the McLeod Cancer Service Line.
• Work Schedule:
  • Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM
  • Friday, 8:30 AM-1:00 PM
• Patient Mix:
  • Inpatient care: 5%
  • Outpatient care: 95%
• Daily Patient Volume:
  • Flexible patient schedules within APP-led clinics, including high-risk breast health, survivorship, and benign breast disease management.
• Participate in a structured onboarding program that includes a minimum of one month of shadowing and mentorship with the supervising physician, with additional orientation tailored to the candidate's prior experience and gradual progression to independent patient care.
• Call Schedule: Limited call responsibilities as needed to provide coverage when the supervising physician is out of office or on vacation.

Qualifications

• Experienced candidates strongly preferred, with at least 2 years of surgical or oncology-related experience; cumulative experience will be considered.
• New graduates may be considered if they possess significant prior clinical exposure in surgery, oncology, or a closely related specialty.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, postoperative management, wound care, drain management, and recovery protocols preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and care coordination skills.
• Passion for delivering exceptional, patient-centered care and supporting patients throughout their breast health journey.

About Us

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.

About The Team

We are an equal opportunity employer.