<p>A high-volume cardiovascular surgery program in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is recruiting a full-time Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider — PA-C or NP — to join an established team of three employed cardiothoracic surgeons. The role carries genuine operative responsibility, including surgical first assist and Endoscopic Vein Harvest, alongside a well-rounded inpatient and outpatient scope. Myrtle Beach's coastal lifestyle, rapid community growth, and strong regional referral base make this a compelling long-term placement for an experienced CT surgery APP.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package (details provided upon inquiry)</li> <li>Paid professional malpractice coverage</li> <li>Health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>CME allowance plus licensure reimbursement</li> <li>Paid time off and disability coverage</li> <li>Life insurance and supplemental benefit options</li> <li>Wellness and counseling resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time position embedded within a three-surgeon employed cardiothoracic surgery program</li> <li>Surgical first assist role in the operating room across cardiac and thoracic cases</li> <li>Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH) performed independently by the APP</li> <li>Daily inpatient rounding on pre-operative and post-operative cardiothoracic patients</li> <li>Outpatient clinic responsibilities including post-operative follow-up and ongoing patient management</li> <li>Exposure to minimally invasive cardiothoracic procedures in a growing, high-volume practice</li> <li>Shared call schedule at a favorable 1:3 rotation</li> <li>Practice situated within one of the fastest-growing healthcare markets on the Southeast coast</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program</li> <li>Active South Carolina PA-C or NP license, or demonstrated ability to obtain prior to start date</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of dedicated Cardiothoracic Surgery APP experience required</li> <li>Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH) experience required</li> <li>Surgical first assist experience required</li> <li>Demonstrated competency managing routine cardiac and thoracic surgery patients through the full perioperative continuum</li> <li>Minimally invasive surgery experience preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Myrtle Beach sits along 60 miles of Atlantic coastline in South Carolina and consistently ranks among the nation's fastest-growing communities, offering a low cost of living relative to comparable coastal markets. Residents enjoy championship golf, boating, fishing, and a vibrant dining and entertainment scene, all served by a convenient international airport. Top-rated schools and a strong sense of community make this an equally strong fit for families and individuals seeking a high quality of life alongside a rewarding clinical career.</p>