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Forefront Dermatology
Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Join Our Team at Forefront Dermatology!

Forefront Dermatology is looking for a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our thriving practice in Charleston, SC. You will be mentored and supervised by board-certified dermatologist,, and collaborate with a highly skilled clinical team.

Why Choose Forefront Dermatology?

  • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive base salary plus uncapped quarterly production bonuses.
  • Flexible Scheduling: We value work-life balance and offer a schedule that accommodates your needs.
  • Supportive Environment: Thrive in a collegial atmosphere led by experienced physicians.

Outstanding Support: Benefit from exceptional clinic and administrative teams that are dedicated to your success.

Join us at Forefront Dermatology and take the next step in your career with a team that prioritizes excellence in patient care and professional development!

Responsibilities

  • Practice within the scope defined by the supervising physician.
  • Work independently while recognizing when to consult your supervising physician.
  • Become proficient in managing a patient load of 30+ per day using EMA, our Electronic Health Record.
  • Provide guidance and direction to clinic staff as needed.

Qualifications

A minimum of 2-5 years of dermatology experience is required.

Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive communication or requests of this nature, delete them.

Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.

If you receive communication or requests of this nature, delete them.

Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact hr@forefrontderm.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical collaborationMedical documentation

Dermatology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 68% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physician Assistant market look like in South Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in South Carolina107 active4,700 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 68% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusSouth Carolina Physician Assistant listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment107 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dermatology listings165 in the last 30 days139 the 30 days before (+19%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician Assistant pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 26 employers
11
<$145k
7
$145k-170k
8
$170k-195k
5
$195k-220k
3
$220k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
78%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
47% this job
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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#4

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+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 2.1
Below most Dermatology (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 96 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Forefront Dermatology

Medical Practices
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary plus uncapped quarterly production bonuses
Flexible scheduling
Supportive environment with experienced physicians
Exceptional clinic and administrative teams

Living in Pawleys Island

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$1,841/mo
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.