Hospitalist | Beaufort, SC | Lowcountry Coast

Job Description
Position Title: Physician - Hospital Medicine
Location: Beaufort Memorial Hospital | Beaufort, South Carolina (Low country Coast)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day and Night Shifts (12-hour blocks: 7A-7P, 7P-7A)
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

About the Organization

Founded in 1944 on the banks of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Beaufort Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit, acute-care hospital licensed for 201 beds (169 acute, 14 rehabilitation, and 18 mental health). As the largest medical facility between Savannah, GA, and Charleston, SC, we serve as both a community hospital and a regional referral center.

We are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and supported by nearly 230 board-certified or board-eligible providers.

Our mission: To enhance the quality of life in the Low country through improved health, innovative partnerships, and superior care.

About the Opportunity

Beaufort Memorial is excited to expand its Hospital Medicine program in-house and is seeking Board-Certified Hospitalist Physicians to join our collaborative, patient-centered team. Hospitalists at Beaufort Memorial provide comprehensive care to hospitalized patients, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure seamless transitions throughout the inpatient stay and upon discharge.

Highlights include:

• Join a team of Board-Certified Hospitalists and Advanced Practice Providers
• 12-hour shifts (7A-7P or 7P-7A) with dedicated admitter shift 9a-9p
• Average census: 18-20 patients
• Manage acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and complex medical cases
• Diverse case mix across a regional referral center
• 24/7 in-house support from Anesthesia and Pediatric Hospitalists
• Trauma surgery available on call
• Access to a wide range of specialists:
  Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Neurology, ENT, GI, Nephrology, General Surgery, and Vascular Surgery
• Intensivist coverage in-house 7A-7P;
  Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider covers ICU at night
• ED physicians respond to hospital airways and codes
• 1099 and Employed options available
• Hospital-employed position offers an excellent benefits package that includes the SC State Pension plan, student loan repayment program, and an allowance for continuing education, licensure, and dues

Position Requirements

• Broad knowledge of acute and chronic disease management
• Ability to develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans
• Proficiency in hospital-based procedures consistent with hospitalist practice

Education & Training:

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Licensure & Certification:

• Current, unrestricted South Carolina medical license (M.D. or D.O.)
• Active state and federal controlled substance licenses
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Hospital Medicine experience preferred)

Why Beaufort Memorial?

• Practice in a coastal Low country community known for its historic charm, natural beauty, and easy access to waterways, beaches, and nearby cities
• Work at a community-focused, not-for-profit hospital with the resources of a regional referral center
• Enjoy a supportive, collegial medical staff and strong specialty backup

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

EOE Statement
Beaufort Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.