Physician Assistant – PHP​/IOP Behavioral Health - Coastal Recovery

Atlantic Health Strategies is a recruitment firm posting this opportunity on behalf of Freedom Recovery.

We are seeking a full‑time Physician Assistant to join a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) providing behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

This role is focused on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and ongoing medical oversight within a structured PHP/IOP setting. The Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary treatment team to support safe, effective, and compliant care delivery.

This position is clinical, patient‑facing, and regulated. Candidates must be comfortable working in a highly structured environment with clear documentation and supervision requirements.

• Conduct psychiatric and medical assessments for PHP and IOP patients
• Provide medication management in accordance with scope of practice and supervisory agreements
• Monitor patient response to psychotropic and MAT‑related medications when applicable
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and case management staff as part of the treatment team
• Participate in treatment team meetings and clinical reviews
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
• Support continuity of care, including coordination with external providers when needed
• Adhere to all applicable South Carolina licensing, supervision, and program requirements

This role functions under a supervising physician in compliance with South Carolina scope‑of‑practice laws and organizational policies. Clear supervision and escalation pathways are in place.

This position offers predictable hours, a stable clinical environment, and the opportunity to practice psychiatry in a team‑based PHP/IOP model without inpatient call demands. The program emphasizes regulatory compliance, clinical quality, and professional collaboration.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume highlighting relevant behavioral health or psychiatric experience. Licensure eligibility in South Carolina is required for consideration.

• Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of South Carolina
• Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatry, or substance use disorder treatment preferred
• Strong understanding of psychotropic medications and monitoring requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary treatment environment
• Comfort operating within structured PHP/IOP clinical models

• Annual salary of $120,000-$130,000
• Benefits package available
• Supportive medical leadership and defined clinical workflows