Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is recruiting a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to join its anesthesiology team at a 403-bed acute care hospital that holds Level I adult trauma and Level II pediatric trauma center designations. The facility is also recognized as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center, offering a high-acuity, subspecialty-rich environment with particular depth in emergency medicine, cardiology, and women's health. Grand Strand has earned Healthgrades "America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery" recognition in both 2023 and 2024, signaling a robust surgical volume and a team invested in clinical excellence.
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and flexible spending account options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and broader resources for living
- Full professional liability insurance coverage with tail coverage included
- Continuing medical education: unlimited access to the proprietary online education platform with ASA-approved CME modules
- Professional and leadership development opportunities
- Generous clinician referral program
Practice Highlights
- 403-bed acute care hospital with Level I adult trauma center and Level II pediatric trauma center designations
- Advanced Primary Stroke Center and Accredited Chest Pain Center — high-acuity, time-sensitive case volume across multiple service lines
- Core clinical strengths in emergency medicine, cardiology, and women's health, supporting a diverse anesthesia case mix
- Orthopedic surgery program recognized on Healthgrades "America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery" list in 2023 and 2024
- Expanded regional footprint includes South Strand and North Strand free-standing emergency departments, an advanced wound center, and the Carolina Forest Imaging Center — all under the Grand Strand umbrella
- Award-winning facility culture with demonstrated commitment to quality metrics and patient outcomes
Qualifications
- Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)-accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program
- Current certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA)
- Active South Carolina licensure or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with a high-acuity, multi-specialty surgical and procedural environment including trauma, cardiac, and orthopedic cases
About the Community
Myrtle Beach sits along South Carolina's Grand Strand — 60 miles of Atlantic coastline that draws clinicians who want year-round outdoor recreation, a low cost of living relative to other coastal markets, and a genuine resort-town quality of life. The area offers strong public and private school options, a growing dining and arts scene, and easy access to both Wilmington, NC and Charleston, SC for weekend travel or additional cultural amenities.