Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Myrtle Beach
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Description

Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

Leading Heart Program in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is seeking a skilled CT-APP with EVH experience to join in assisting their 3 employed cardiothoracic surgeons at Grand Strand Medical Center.

Qualified Candidates/Details:

• Graduated from an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program
• Have a South Carolina license or the ability to get a South Carolina license prior to starting
• 2 or more years experience with all routine heart surgery procedures and thoracic procedures
• Possess understanding of clinic follow ups and post op outpatient care
• Exposure to minimally invasive procedures a plus
• Experience in EVH and 1st assist in surgery required
• APP will be responsible for daily rounding on patients pre and post-operatively as well as conducting follow-up assessments in the clinic
• Expected call schedule of 1:3

Incentives/Benefits Package:

In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:

• Paid malpractice
• Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
• Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Time off, including disability coverage
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Family-focused and voluntary benefits
• CME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement

About Grand Strand Health:

Grand Strand Health is a multi facility health system located on the coast of the Grand Strand community and has facilities throughout the Grand Strand to provide quality, convenient healthcare.

Grand Strand Medical Center is a 403-bed acute care hospital serving residents of Horry and surrounding counties. Our hospital offers the only cardiac surgery program, neurosurgery program and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in Horry and Georgetown counties and is a designated Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by South Carolina DHEC. Our hospital is also the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in the service area, certified by DNV-GL

Grand Strand Medical Center is recognized by the Joint Commission, a leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in the United States, for the following programs: chest pain, knee and hip replacement, sepsis and stroke rehabilitation. In addition, we have received awards from the American Heart Association for our treatment of heart attacks and stroke.

Grand Strand is an ACGME accredited residency programs with six residences (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, and a Transitional Program) and two fellowships (Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Endocrinology)

North Strand ER is a 24 hour emergency department located in the North Myrtle Beach area.

Carolina Forest ER is a 24-hour emergency department located on Oakheart Road near the Hwy 501 side of Carolina Forest Blvd.

South Strand Medical Center features a 24 hour emergency department, imaging, lab, wound care program and behavioral health.

The Advanced Wound Center is an outpatient facility for the treatment of chronic non-healing wounds and hyperbaric technology.

The Breast Center provides outpatient diagnostic services including X-ray, CT scan and ultrasound. A dedicated women's center provides digital mammography (including 3D), breast education, bone densitometry, ultrasound and x-ray services.

Carolina Forest Imaging Center offers outpatient procedures including CT scan, MRI/Breast MRI and digital mammography (screening).

Located in Myrtle Beach, in the heart of the "Grand Strand," the 60-mile stretch of coastline is considered one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the US. The area has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top retirement and tourist destinations (more than 20 million visitors a year) in the country. The community is comprised of a myriad of unique neighborhoods that include easy access to golf, the ocean, shopping and entertainment, national caliber live music venues, a local symphony, nationally recognized Botanical Garden (Brookgreen Gardens), minor league baseball, water parks, outlet shopping, international airport, fishing, boating and 1,800+ full service restaurants.

Keywords: HCA Healthcare, Jacksonville , Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Myrtle Beach, North Carolina

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