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Sweetgrass & SouthernMED Pediatrics
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

What it means to be a Advanced Practice Provider with Us

We value our families we serve, our communities and our team members. As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will function independently (as licensure allows) and in collaboration with physicians in the delivery of outpatient pediatric health care.

You will need the skills to assess, interpret, and integrate findings to determine appropriate diagnostic, educational, and therapeutic management plans for patients. Additionally you will utilize leadership and professional development skills to assure quality patient care.

These duties are performed in accordance with federal, state and local regulations along with established priorities and procedures of the practice.

Our Mission

At our offices, we do our best each day to provide high quality, compassionate health care to the families in our communities, treating each child as our own. Our staff and providers strive to make each encounter pleasant and informative while respecting the time and individual needs of our patients and families.

  • Benefits that Matter!
  • Paid Time Off
  • Matching 401K
  • Annual Merit Increases
  • Mental Health and Counseling Programs
  • Dental and Orthodontic Coverage
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Care with Low Premiums
  • Short-term Disability
  • Access to Virtual Health & Wellness
  • CME funds
  • State and Federal licensure coverage
  • Medical Malpractice
  • What a day looks like as a Advanced Practice Provider
  • Performs medical services within the scope of education, training, and experience including:
  • Conducting patient visits per accepted practice standards.
  • Obtaining patient histories and performing physical examinations.
  • Ordering and evaluating appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
  • Developing and implementing a treatment plan in accordance with clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
  • Monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic intervention, assessing, and managing patient follow-up care.

Works independently and in collaboration with the physicians. Seeks and obtains input from physicians regarding questions and issues pertaining to the treatment and/or care of patients as needed.

  • Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
  • Documents in the medical record all care or contact with the patient, whether in-person or over the phone.
  • Personally, reviews and signs off on all lab and diagnostic studies ordered.
  • Communicates with patients by telephone including answering patient questions and concerns according to protocol, discussing medication refills, scheduling follow-up appointments or further work-up, and discussing results of lab studies or x-rays.
  • Teaches and promotes practices to improve or maintain health to patients and families.

Acts as a role model and in selected situations precepts clinical staff and other advanced practice health care professionals.

Participates in activities that contribute to the education of patients and families, and other health care professionals including educational presentations.

Performs all duties and functions in strict compliance of the clinic's Corporate Compliance Plan, and all applicable federal, state, local, and regulatory agencies.

Exhibits knowledge of Evaluation & Management (E&M) coding guidelines and demonstrates appropriate application of those guidelines as evidenced by accurate E&M coding.

Exhibits awareness of managed care and health plan requirements in respect to prescription formularies, precertification requirements for lab or diagnostic tests, participating facilities, and medical necessity criteria. Utilizes appropriate health and medical resources to coordinate treatment plans for patient per requirements of the managed care plans where applicable.

Assumes responsibility and accountability for time management, professional relationships, and interpersonal interactions within the job setting.

Maintains and enhances current level of knowledge and ability relative to pediatric health care and health care delivery in the private practice setting. Maintains continuing education requirements necessary for licensure and certifications. Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations.

Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification Requirements

  • Hold an active South Carolina license to practice medicine as a Nurse Practitioner Or PA and have BLS/PALS certification.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of pediatrics health and related diagnostic and treatment modalities.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to analyze, plan, and coordinate medical care while making appropriate medical decisions.
  • Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member with physicians and other staff.
  • Demonstrates active listening skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

  • Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke free environment.
  • May at times work under stressful situations.
  • Handicapped accessible.

Pay is determined by years of experience as well as location(s) of the office. We hope that you find this position as an exciting opportunity and look forward to the potential of speaking with you!

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider will independently and collaboratively deliver outpatient pediatric health care, including patient assessments, diagnostic ordering, and treatment plan development. They are also responsible for documenting patient care, maintaining regulatory compliance, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnostic interpretationTreatment planningPatient educationClinical documentationOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsManaged care knowledge

Pediatrics — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 46% 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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 25 employers

CME allowance
71% this job
401k / retirement match
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
Relocation assistance
14%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 34 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Murrells Inlet

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$394k
Typical market rent
$1,933/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Sweetgrass & SouthernMED Pediatrics

Medical Practices
Summerville, South Carolina
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Matching 401K
Annual Merit Increases
Mental Health and Counseling Programs
Dental and Orthodontic Coverage
Vision Insurance
Health Care with Low Premiums
Short-term Disability