Advanced Practice - General Surgery Opening in Conway, SC
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Conway, South Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/24/25
**General Surgery Advanced Practitioner opening in Conway, SC**
- Located 10 miles from Myrtle Beach
- 325,000 person population
**Position Details:**
- Full-time, permanent position
The General Surgery APP will play an important role in supporting the General Surgery team. This position includes assisting with surgical cases, inpatient care, and outpatient follow-ups. The APP will work closely with surgeons and other team members to deliver high-quality care to patients while enhancing surgical efficiencies. Responsibilities include participating in pre-operative and post-operative management, conducting consultations, and providing patient education.
- Primarily outpatient clinical role - with inpatient responsibilities
- Standard office hours (Mon-Fri)
- Protected administrative time (5 days clinic time with .5-day admin time per week)
- 36 patient contact hours / 4 admin hours
- Dedicated 95% or more time to the OR, with occasional inpatient follow-up and ED call coverage during clinic hours.
- No weekend call responsibilities.
- Support for general and robotic surgeries, assisting in advanced procedures.
- Cerner EMR
**Patient Info:**
- Daily Patient Volume: Variable based on surgical caseload and clinic needs.
- Patient Demographics: Broad range of surgical patients requiring general and advanced procedures.
**Scope of Work:**
- Primary Role: Assisting in surgical procedures (General, robotic, and minimally invasive surgeries), pre- and post-operative care, and patient consultations.
- Support Services: Collaborating with surgeons to enhance patient outcomes, manage post-operative care, and address emergency needs during clinic hours. Dedicated RN support, 14 ORs with low infection rates.
- Technology: Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System and advanced imaging tools.
**Comp/Benefits:**
- Sign-on Bonus: $5k+ sign-on bonus to assist with the transition.
- Competitive Compensation: Guaranteed base salary (typically MGMA median)
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, & vision; supplemental insurance options (short/long-term disability, accidental, cancer, life); retirement plans with employer match.
- Student Loan Repayment: Eligible for loan repayment assistance through the PSLF program, helping to manage and reduce student debt.
- CME Allowances: 5 days off a year / $3k a year
- Malpractice Insurance/Tail Coverage: Coverage provided by hospital.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and ample paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance (24 Days PTO).
**Additional Information:**
- Medical center established in 1923
- It is an independent, non-profit facility
- Medical center leadership has history of long tenure
- 210 bed facility
- 60+ providers on staff
- Brand new Pharmacy on medical center campus
- 21 offices throughout service area - 9 are primary care (soon to be 11)
- Medical center is the 2nd fastest growing MSA over last 3 years
- New Family medicine residency program with Campbell University - will be implemented in July 2020
- In one of the top 10 fastest growing markets in the US
- Top tier public school system