Pediatrics, Pediatric Physician (Hospitalist) - 25k Signing Bonus!

Job Description

Conway Medical Center (CMC), the #1 rated hospital in SC on Google and a Forbes Best-in-State Employer , is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist to join our growing and well?supported inpatient pediatrics and newborn care team. This role is ideal for a physician who values transparency, strong clinical support, and a manageable scope of practice in a community hospital setting. 

SCHEDULE & COVERAGE MODEL:  

• 7 days on / 7 days off 
• 8 hours in?house per day (8:30 AM 4:30 PM) 
• 24/7 service coverage with 16 hours of on?call responsibilities 
• Physician coverage model adjusts based on census and acuity:  
  • Two pediatric hospitalists on site during higher?volume days and peak coverage needs 
  • Single physician coverage during lower?volume, stable census days 
• Call responsibilities include nurse phone consultations, potential admissions from the Emergency Department, and attending high?risk deliveries or stabilizing sick newborns 
  (calls originate from nursing staff and/or ED providers not from families)  
• Dedicated call rooms available while on call (optional use; no requirement to remain onsite) 

  SUPPORT & RESOURCES:  

• APRN support 6 days per week (TuesdaySaturday) 
• Family Medicine residents assist with well?newborn care 
• Part?time pediatric hospitalist provides support for high?volume days, call coverage, and vacation coverage 
• Respiratory Therapy (RT) support available 
• NRP?trained registered nurses attend scheduled C?sections and high?risk deliveries 
• CRNA coverage available 24/7 for epidurals and urgent/emergent C?sections 
• Nursery, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Pediatrics all located conveniently on the same floor 

  SCOPE OF PRACTICE:  

• Daily census ranges from approximately 823 total patients per day 
• Primary inpatient responsibilities include newborn care:  
  • Majority well newborns 
  • Level II newborns (typical census 14; licensed for up to 6) 
  • Rare Level III cases (e.g., CPAP, hypoglycemia) 
• Straightforward pediatric admissions, including:  
  • RSV bronchiolitis 
  • Asthma 
  • Gastroenteritis 
  • ENT admissions are rare and infrequently managed under the pediatric hospitalist service 
  • No PICU?level care or complex subspecialty admissions 

  PROCEDURES:  

• Required Procedures: 
  • Circumcisions 
  • Needle decompression of pneumothorax 
  • Newborn intubation 
  • Newborn catheter placement 
• Elective / Provider?Dependent Procedures: 
  • Frenotomies 
  • Excision of simple polydactyly 

  LEVEL OF CARE & TRANSFERS:  

• Level II nursery accepting infants ?32 weeks gestation and ?1500 grams 
• Capabilities include HFNC, short?term CPAP, IV fluids, IV antibiotics, and NG feeds 
• Transfers for higher?acuity neonatal care:  
• McLeod (Level III NICU): within ~2 hours by ground 
• MUSC (Level IV NICU): ~45 minutes by helicopter 
• Established and efficient transfer protocols in place 

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  

• ~1,800-2,000 deliveries annually, with expected growth from Womens Health expansion and regional transfers 
• Cerner EMR 
• Team composition:  
  • 2 full?time pediatric hospitalists 
  • 1 part?time (0.8 FTE) pediatric hospitalist 
  • 2 part?time Nurse Practitioners 
• Candidates must have completed a U.S.?based 3?year pediatric residency 
  (International residencies not accepted)  

  BENEFITS:  

• Sign-on Bonus: $25k+ sign-on bonus  to assist with the transition.  
• Competitive Compensation: Shift-based Compensation (typically MGMA median)  
• 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: $3k a year  
• Malpractice Insurance/Tail Coverage: Coverage provided by CMC. 

  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.  

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