Digestive Health Director​/Gastroenterologist - Myrtle , SC potential

Overview

Seeking dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Physician Director of our Digestive Health service line. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Digestive Health in our community by leading a well-established program into its next phase of growth. The Physician Director will integrate into an important role in providing world class patient care, expanding clinical services, mentoring providers, and elevating patient-centered care across the service line.

• Diagnose and treat a wide range of gastroenterology conditions while providing exceptional care.
• Lead and mentor a growing team of physicians, APPs, and digestive health nurses
• Improve or enhance clinic workflows and ensure high-quality, evidence-based care
• Develop and launch new treatment services for community outreach initiatives in partnership with system leadership.
• Engage in strategic planning to expand the Digestive Health service line
• Standard office hours (Mon-Fri / 8am-5pm)
• Protected administrative time (8+ hours per week)
• Practice Call
  
  Schedule:
  
  Shared call schedule, 1:4 (will go to 1:6 with full recruitment) rotation for patient care needs through telephone calls – also supported by after-hours nurse triage.
• Support Staff:
  The physician will have a team consisting of their own clinic support staff, and an APP
• Currently 4 Physicians and 3 APPs + 1 APP Inpatient APP onboarding in February
  • Recruiting for 3 more physicians in 2026
• Half-day Fridays and light call rotation with APP coverage
• Each physician has their own designated RN for support
• EMR:
  Cerner

• 80% Lab / 20% in clinic
• Average Patient Volume:
  • 20 - 25 patients per day in clinic
  • 11 - 12 Patients per day for procedures
• Consults and rounding done by the physician on call.
• 180 and 190 HD scopes + brand new C-Arms
• 7000+ cases per year in the endoscopy area
• Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• EUS - Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Cases per year 236+ annually and volume continues to grow
• ERCP - Endoscopic Retrograde Cholantgiopancreatography
  • Cases per year 187+ annually and volume continues to grow
• NEW!!
  Capsule Endoscopy
• Treatment of Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract including:
  Liver Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreas Disease

• Currently 4 procedure rooms and 8 holding rooms (pre and post operative area)
• Single-site setup: ASC, clinic, and hospital integrated for efficiency
• Imaging/Diagnostics: PET scanning, 64-slice CT, 3-D mammography, breast MRI, high-definition endoscopy/bronchoscopy
• Tumor Boards:
  Bi-weekly for breast, PCC, GI, and ENT
• Surgical Referrals:
  Includes breast, colorectal, and vascular;
  Bone marrow transplants referred to Charleston (MUSC or Roper St Francis)
• ACGME Accredited:
  Medical students, Family Medicine Residency, transitional year, Sports Medicine Fellowship program
• Research & Trials:
  Currently no active clinical trials; aligned with Duke for access to approximately 450 protocols
• Currently undergoing submission to become accredited by The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

Medical Center has been ranked #6 in the state of South Carolina on Forbes  America's Best-in-State Employers list for 2024!

• Base Salary + WRVU Bonuses
  • Medical Director – Medical Director will either receive an annual stipend or a reduced RVU threshold to achieve bonuses quicker.
  • 40k+ signing bonus
  • Income potential $1 million
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, dental, & vision; supplemental insurance options (short/long-term disability, accidental, cancer, life); retirement plans with employer match of 4% with 6% contribution.
• Student Loan Repayment:
  Eligible for loan repayment assistance through the PSLF program, helping to manage and reduce student debt.
• CME
  
  Allowances:
  
  5 days off a year / $3k a year + cover costs of licenses, dues, etc.
• Malpractice Insurance:
  Coverage provided by hospital .
• Work-Life Balance:
  Flexible scheduling and ample paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

• Cost of living 9.1% below the national average
• Highly rated public and private schools and a leading division 1 university - Coastal Carolina University
• An average 218 days of sunshine each year, with an average temperature of 74 degrees
• Beaches:
  Easy access and close proximity to the stunning beaches of Myrtle Beach.
• Entertainment:
  Wide range of attractions, including amusement parks, live entertainment, and vibrant nightlife. Close proximity to major cities like Charleston and Columbia.
• Outdoor Recreation:
  Variety of outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, fishing, and golfing
• Dining:
  Diverse culinary scenes including seafood, Southern cuisine, and international flavors

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