Physician Assistant PHP IOP Coastal Recovery

Myrtle Beach, United States | Posted on 02/10/2026

Atlantic Health Strategiesis a recruitment firm posting this opportunity on behalf of Coastal Recovery.

Coastal Recovery is a leading provider of integrated behavioral health services, specializing in Substance Use Disorder(SUD) treatment through Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient(IOP) programs. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based, and recovery-oriented care that supports long-term wellness, personal empowerment,and sustained recovery.

In this full-time, on-site role, the Physician Assistant serves as a core member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. This position provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management,and ongoing medical oversight within a structured PHP/IOP setting. The Physician Assistant plays acritical role in clinical assessment, treatment planning, regulatory compliance, and ongoing coordination of care to support safe and effective recovery outcomes.

• Conductpsychiatric and medical assessments for PHP and IOP patients upon admission and throughout treatment.
• Providemedication management in accordance with scope of practice, supervisoryagreements, and program protocols.
• Monitor patient response to psychotropic and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) related medications.
• Collaborate closely with therapists, nurses, and case management staff to ensureintegrated, coordinated care.
• Participateactively in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and clinical reviews.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Supportcontinuity of care, including coordination with external providers and referral sources when needed.
• Adhereto all applicable South Carolina licensing, supervision, and program requirements.

• Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) credential in the Stateof South Carolina , active and in good standing.
• Active
  
  DEA registration (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Demonstrated experience in behavioral health, psychiatry, or substance use disordertreatment is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of psychotropic medications, MAT protocols, and monitoringrequirements.
• Strong clinical judgment, assessment skills, and ability to manage complex client presentations.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered care.
• Abilityto work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary behavioral healthenvironment.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and clinical documentation.

• Bepart of a mission-driven organization committed to ethical, high-qualityaddiction treatment.
• Work within a supportive, collaborative clinical culture that values reflectivepractice and professional development.
• Opportunities for ongoing training, supervision, and clinical growth without inpatient calldemands.
• Ameaningful role where your clinical expertise directly supports client recoveryand long-term wellness.
• Competitive salary range of $120,000 to $130,000 annually, commensurate with experience, licensures tenure, and rolescope.

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

• 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