Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Summerville, South Carolina - Pediatric Hospitalist

Start Date: ASAP Position Type: Permanent, full-time Position Details

• Location Requirement: Local candidates only; must reside within the immediate local area. Relocation may be required.

• Visa Sponsorship: Not accepting visa candidates

Position Highlights

• 6-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

• Level III NICU support

• Telephone consultation available with a quaternary care center located approximately 45 minutes away

• Responsibilities include inpatient pediatric floor coverage and emergency department consultations

• In-house coverage during the day with home call at night

• Flexible call schedule designed to support work-life balance and personal needs

• Complimentary meals available daily

• Comprehensive benefits begin on day one

• Opportunity to work within a growing Women's and Children's service line

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage pediatric inpatient and PICU patients

• Provide emergency department consultations

• Perform procedures, including:

  • Intubations

  • Lumbar punctures (LPs)

  • Line and chest tube placement

  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive pediatric care

Patient Volume

• 2024 pediatric admissions: 373

• 2024 PICU admissions: 85

• Average daily census (ADC): 4.1

Teaching Opportunities

• Participate in teaching through a Family Medicine Residency Program, currently in its third year

• Residents participate approximately half the year, with a schedule of 4.5 days per week

Subspecialty Support

• Level III NICU support for the referral base

• On-site Pediatric Surgery

• Gastroenterology (GI)

• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)

• Anesthesia

Facility Highlights

• 24-hour emergency department and comprehensive medical services

• Growing Women's and Children's service line

• Home-like birthing suites and advanced surgical services

• Surgical services include orthopedic, reflux, robotic, and weight-loss procedures

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Potential sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance

• Progyny fertility benefits

• Livongo Diabetes Management program

• Teladoc Health virtual care and second-opinion services

• Smart Shopper healthcare cost-management program

• 401(k) Thrift Program and Sharing Plan

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount

• Life insurance options, including basic, spouse, and child coverage

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) coverage and parental leave benefits

• Sick pay bank

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and well-being

• Group Aflac insurance policies

• Identity theft protection

• Employee Charitable Fund and support services

• Employee and family discount programs

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible within five years of residency in Pediatric Critical Care or Pediatric Cardiology with an additional year of CICU training, or double-boarded in Pediatric Critical Care and Cardiology

• Active South Carolina medical license

• Local candidate required

• Active DEA registration

• Active CSR/CDS license

What Is Great About Summerville?

• Summerville is known for its charming historic downtown, tree-lined streets, and welcoming community. Located near Charleston, it offers access to coastal beaches, dining, and cultural attractions while providing a more relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle in South Carolina's Lowcountry.

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