Advanced Practice-Orthopedics Opening in Conway, SC

Orthopedic APP (Total Joint) opening – Conway, SC Located 10 miles from Myrtle Beach Position Details

• Seeking an Orthopedic APP specializing in total joint care (hips, knees, shoulders)
• Focus on diagnosing and treating general orthopedic conditions with an emphasis on joint replacement patients
• Inpatient and outpatient role
• Standard schedule: Monday‚ÄìFriday, 8:00am‚Äì5:00pm
• Protected administrative time: 4 hours per week
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary orthopedic team environment
• EMR: Cerner Assignment Details
• Average patient volume: 17‚Äì20 patients per day
• Adult patient population with a focus on joint replacement candidates
• Call for APP: - Clinic call first, then backup call to the on-call physician
• Physician call (for context): - ED call shared approximately 1:8‚Äì1:9 - Clinic call approximately 1:6
• Dedicated orthopedic nursing support, additional APPs, and experienced surgical teams Clinical Details
• Visit types: - Initial orthopedic consultations - Pre-operative planning - Post-operative follow-ups - Management of chronic orthopedic conditions per supervising physician care plans
• Joint replacement experience strongly preferred
• Mako robotics experience welcomed
• In-office procedures: bread-and-butter orthopedic care Facilities & Diagnostics
• Integrated campus with hospital, clinic, and ASC for streamlined care
• Operating rooms: - Main hospital with 10 ORs - ASC with 4 ORs and 11 pre-/post-op bays
• Imaging and diagnostics available: - X-ray - CT - 3T MRI (including advanced breast and prostate imaging) - Digital mammography with 3D tomosynthesis - Nuclear medicine with SPECT/CT - PET/CT Requirements
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Orthopedic or total joint experience strongly preferred
• Eligible for licensure in South Carolina Benefits Details
• Sign-on bonus: $5,000+
• Competitive base salary (typically MGMA median)
• Comprehensive benefits package: - Health, dental, and vision - Supplemental insurance options (short- and long-term disability, life, accidental, cancer) - Retirement plans with employer match
• Student loan repayment eligibility through PSLF
• CME: - 5 days annually - $2,000 annual allowance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Paid time off: 24 days
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance Community Details
• Cost of living approximately 9% below the national average
• Highly rated public and private schools
• Home to a Division I university
• Mild coastal climate with an average of 218 sunny days per year
• Easy access to nearby beaches
• Wide variety of entertainment, dining, and nightlife options
• Convenient access to larger metro areas
• Abundant outdoor recreation including kayaking, fishing, hiking, and golf