Physician Assistant - Surgery

General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider – Murrells Inlet, SC

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) at Tidelands Health is seeking a General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider to join a growing community-based practice in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. This role is an employed position within MUSC Health and practices within the Tidelands Health system to serve Horry, Georgetown, and Williamsburg Counties, the second fastest growing region in the country.

About Tidelands Health:

Tidelands Health operates Georgetown Memorial Hospital (131 beds) in Georgetown, SC and Waccamaw Community Hospital (121 beds) in Murrells Inlet, SC, is a community-based, not-for-profit, health system that reinvests millions of dollars each year into our facilities and technology. We are our region’s MUSC Health affiliate. Tidelands Health is dedicated to keeping the communities we serve healthy and active, inside, and outside of the hospital. With four hospitals, and more than 70 outpatient locations, a Tidelands Health facility is always close to home.

Qualifications:

Required

• For Physician Assistants – Board Certified/Board Eligible by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) 

• Eligible for medical license in South Carolina 

Preferred

• Prior experience in general surgery or surgery.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic.

Position Highlights: 

• Full-time surgery/outpatient practice opportunity to join an established general surgery practice 

• 3 days OR/ 2 days Clinic 

• Excellent clinical support with four physicians and three advanced practice providers   

• Modern facilities, including 12 operating suites  

• Three da Vinci Xi robotic surgery systems 

• Dedicated marketing and outreach to support your success 

Benefits & Resources for Providers:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Employer-funded retirement plans
• Paid occurrence malpractice coverage
• Paid parental leave
• CME allowance + paid days off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• One-on-one support services for managing student debt
• Epic EHR with physician-centered optimization and robust user support
• AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care
• Team-based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and physician well-being

Life in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina:

Murrells Inlet offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and modern convenience. Known as the “Seafood Capital of South Carolina,” this picturesque waterfront community features beautiful beaches, scenic marshes, and a vibrant boardwalk lined with local restaurants and shops. Residents enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and the cultural amenities of nearby Myrtle Beach and Charleston. With a warm climate, friendly community, and high quality of life, Murrells Inlet is an exceptional place to live, work, and thrive.

About MUSC:

South Carolina’s leading academic health system, MUSC Health serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates academic medicine, research, and education with a strong commitment to patient care. Physicians who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful investment in physicians’ success. With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long-term physician careers.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.