Physician Assistant role focused on Foot & Ankle Orthopedics, delivering outpatient-heavy care including post-op management, follow-ups, new patient evaluations, and acute walk-ins. McLeod Health is a well-established health system with a collaborative orthopedic team structure. Standout perk: structured onboarding with Epic training, shadowing, and a gradual ramp to independent new-patient care.
- Structured onboarding and Epic training
- Collaborative team of physicians and APPs
- Daytime call only
Job Description
McLeod Health is seeking a dedicated and motivated Physician Assistant to join our growing Foot & Ankle Orthopedic team at McLeod Orthopedics Seacoast & Carolina Forest. This role provides the opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care within a well-established practice supported by a collaborative team of physicians, APPs, and clinical staff.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide comprehensive Foot & Ankle orthopedic care, including postoperative management, established patient follow-ups, new patient evaluations, and acute walk-in visits.
Collaborate closely with supervising physician for Orthopedics/Foot & Ankle, supporting a high-volume clinical practice.
Team Composition: Work within a robust orthopedic group that includes 9 physicians, 6 APPs, and 2-3 medical assistants, supported by front-office staff.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Patient Mix:
Post-operative visits: 35-45%
Established non-operative visits: 25-30%
New patient evaluations: 10-15%
Acute walk-ins/urgent issues: 15-20%
Daily Patient Volume: 20-25 patients per day in a primarily outpatient setting (80-90% outpatient, ~10% inpatient).
Participate in a structured onboarding program, including system orientation, Epic training, shadowing with the supervising physician, and gradual progression from post-op and established patient visits to independent new-patient care as competency increases.
Call Schedule: Daytime call only , shared among the Physician Assistants in the practice. Call involves routine orthopedic issues with escalation to the supervising physician as needed.
Qualifications
New graduates accepted; orthopedic experience preferred but not required.
Ability to function efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical environment while maintaining excellent patient rapport and communication.
Strong skills in clinical assessment, documentation, time management, and care coordination.
Commitment to providing patient-centered, evidence-based orthopedic care.