Physician​/Hospitalist - Pediatric​/South Carolina​/Pediatric Hospitalist Physician " Coastal South

Position: Physician / Hospitalist - Pediatric / South Carolina / Permanent / Pediatric Hospitalist Physician " Coastal South
An established health system on South Carolinas beautiful coast is seeking aFull-Time Inpatient Pediatrician to join its Womens and Childrens Services team. This role focuses on providing high-quality care to newborns and pediatric patients while maintaining a balanced schedule and access to modern facilities. Its an outstanding opportunity for a pediatrician seeking a stable hospital-based position in a growing, family-friendly community near Myrtle Beach.

Position Overview

Schedule:

8-hour in-house shifts (8:30 AM"4:30 PM)
Call Coverage:24/7 model with 16 hours of on-call responsibilities

Census:

Average 8"15 newborns and 0"2 pediatric inpatients per dayCall Duties:

Respond to nurse or ED consults, attend high-risk deliveries, stabilize sick newborns (no parent-initiated calls)
Call Rooms:

Dedicated onsite call rooms available though not required to stay overnight

EMR:

Cerner Support & Collaboration

APRN support (Wednesday"Friday mornings) for peak census periods
24/7 CRNA coverage for epidurals and emergent C-sections

Nursery, labor & delivery, postpartum, and pediatrics all located on the same floor for streamlined workflow

One full-time pediatric hospitalist, plus part-time coverage for weekends, holidays, and PTOScope of Practice Patient Mix:

Approximately 90% newborn care and 10% straightforward pediatric admissions

Procedures:

Circumcisions, frenotomies, emergency CPAP management, simple polydactyly excision, and rare emergent interventions (e.g., intubation, needle decompression, UVC placement)
Facility Level:Level II nursery"attending deliveries from 32 weeks gestation and up Transfers:

Level III NICU transfers to McLeod (?2 hours by ground)
Level IV NICU transfers to MUSC (?45 minutes by air)
System averages1,600 deliveries per year, projected to grow to 1,800"2,000 with continued Womens Health expansion

Candidate Requirements Completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency (3 years minimum)
Board certification/board eligibility in Pediatrics Strong clinical skills in newborn and low-acuity pediatric inpatient care Compensation & Benefits Sign-On Bonus:$25,000+ to assist with relocation or transition

Competitive Compensation:

Shift-based structure with productivity opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; supplemental coverage options

Retirement:

Employer-matched 401(k) plan

Loan Repayment:

Eligible through the PSLF program

CME:$3,000 allowance and 5 CME days annually

PTO:24 days per year for excellent work-life balance

Malpractice:

Provided with tail coverage

Location " Myrtle Beach & Conway, South Carolina Located minutes from the world-famous beaches of Myrtle Beach, the community of Conway offers a unique combination of small-town comfort and coastal charm. Physicians enjoy:

Cost of Living:

Roughly 9% below the national average

Education:

Top-rated public and private schools, plus Coastal Carolina University Climate:

Over
218 sunny days per yearwith an average temperature of 74FRecreation:

World-class golf, fishing, boating, kayaking, and family attractions

Lifestyle:

Thriving culinary scene, live entertainment, amusement parks, and easy access to Charleston and Columbia Enjoy a fulfilling inpatient pediatric career in a supportive environment where family life, sunshine, and professional growth come together.