Pediatric Physician; Hospitalist

Conway Medical Center (CMC), the #1 rated hospital in South Carolina on Google and a Forbes Best-in-State Employer, is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist who will focus on providing care to newborns and pediatric patients admitted by the Emergency Department.

SCHEDULE:

• 8 hours in-house per day (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
• 24/7 coverage with 16 hours of on-call responsibilities
• Typical census: 8-15 newborns per day and 0-2 pediatric patients per day
• Call responsibilities include:
  Nurse phone consultations, potential admissions from the ED, and attending high-risk deliveries or stabilizing sick newborns (calls come from nurses and/or ER doctors - NOT from parents)
• Call Room Availability:
  Dedicated call rooms are available for use while on call. While there's no requirement to stay onsite, providers have the option to utilize the call rooms if needed or preferred.

SUPPORT & RESOURCES:

• APRN support is provided Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings, especially when census is highest.
• CRNA is available 24/7 for epidurals and urgent/emergent C-sections.
• The nursery, labor & delivery, postpartum unit, and pediatrics are located conveniently on the same floor.

SCOPE OF PRACTICE:

• Typical Census: 8-15 newborns per day / 0-2 pediatric patients per day.
• 90% of inpatient duties involve managing newborns, including nursery coverage.
• 10% of duties involve managing straightforward pediatric admissions such as basic ENT cases.
• No complex subspecialty care or PICU-level cases.
• Procedures Include:
  Circumcisions, emergency CPAP management, frenotomies, and excision of simple polydactyly. Rare emergency procedures such as intubation, needle decompression of pneumothorax, and UVC placement.

LEVEL OF CARE & TRANSFERS:

• Providers will work in a Level 2 nursery and must attend deliveries as early as 32 weeks gestation.
• High-risk deliveries or newborns needing advanced care, such as mechanical ventilation or neonatal surgery, will be transferred to McLeod (Level 3 NICU) or MUSC (Level 4 NICU).
• McLeod is accessible by ground transport within 2 hours.
• MUSC is reachable via helicopter within 45 minutes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Approximately 1,600 deliveries annually, expected to grow to 1,800-2,000 due to the expansion of the Womens Health department and transfers from Grand Strand Medical Center.
• Cerner EMR.
• 1 full time hospitalist.
• 1 part time hospitalist that helps cover weekends, holidays, and PTO. Also provides additional support on high census days if needed.
• 1 part time APRN on W, TH, F (morning only).
• Candidates must have completed a full 3-year U.S.
  
  - accredited pediatric residency.

BENEFITS:

• Sign-on Bonus: $25k+ sign-on bonus to assist with the transition.
• Competitive Compensation:
  Shift-based pay structure.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, dental, & vision; supplemental insurance options (short/long-term disability, accidental, cancer, life); retirement plans with employer match.
• 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
• Malpractice Insurance/Tail Coverage:
  Coverage provided by CMC.

If youre looking for a place where youre valued as a physician and supported as a person, youll find it at Conway Medical Center.

LIFE IN COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA:

Enjoy a relaxed, coastal lifestyle with world-class golf, boating, dining, and family-friendly communities. Experience 218 sunny days a year, a cost of living 9% below the national average, and easy access to Charleston, Pawleys Island, and several other major cities.

ABOUT THE AREA:

• 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