Neurologist opening near Myrtle Beach, SC - OP/IP mix, $30K sign-on

Position Overview

• Primarily outpatient practice with inpatient consult responsibilities
• Standard office hours:
  • Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• 4.5 days of patient care with 0.5 day of protected administrative time each week
  • 36 patient contact hours
  • 4 administrative hours
• Call: Approximately 10 days per month
  • Supported by telemedicine and a comprehensive tele-stroke program
  • Neurologist on call also manages inpatient consults
  • Extremely light call—per senior neurologist, only one overnight call-back in the past year
• Stroke care managed through the Medical University of South Carolina tele-stroke program
  • ED manages acute stroke evaluations and tPA protocols
  • Neurologists are typically not responsible for administering tPA
• Cerner EMR with Dragon dictation

Scope of Practice

• Approximately 80% outpatient / 20% inpatient
• Average patient volume: 18–22 patients per day
  • Established physicians may see 25+ patients daily if desired
• Broad spectrum of general neurology including:
  • New consultations
  • Follow-up visits
  • Diagnostic evaluations
• Procedures include:
  • EMG
  • EEG
  • Nerve conduction studies
  • Botox injections
• Excellent clinical support:
  • On-site EMG technician
  • Telemedicine consultation services
  • Established tele-stroke program

Advanced Diagnostic Capabilities

• Electroencephalography (EEG) for detecting electrical activity in the brain
• Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies for evaluating nerve and muscle function
• Advanced neuroimaging including MRI, CT, and specialized brain scans
• Carotid ultrasound and other vascular studies
• Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) capabilities
• Sleep studies for neurological sleep disorders
• Cognitive and neuropsychological testing

Compensation & Benefits:

• Sign-on Bonus: $30k+ sign-on bonus to assist with the transition.
• Competitive Compensation: Guaranteed base salary (typically MGMA median) + WRVU bonuses
• 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: Covered provided by hospital.
• Licensure/Certifications/Renewals: Covered provided by hospital.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and ample paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance (24 Days PTO).

The Community:

Horry County (pronounced Oh-ree or commonly Or-ree) offers everything from the historic inland charm of riverside living and agricultural land to the internationally‑known vacation destination of Myrtle Beach and the Atlantic Ocean coastline. Situated in the northeastern corner of South Carolina, Horry County is about 100 miles north of Charleston, South Carolina and 150 miles east of the state capital of Columbia. It is the largest county in the state in land area with a total of 1,134 square miles and has a population of over 300,000. Our area currently has the fastest growing population in the country. The vast landscape consists of farms, fields, forests, marshes, swamps, rivers, and miles of beautiful sandy beaches known as the Grand Strand.

The county’s coastal and inland beauty has driven the growth of development, as well as an economy based on tourism, outdoor recreation, and commercial fishing. Tourism generates nearly a half‑billion dollars of tax revenue for South Carolina each year. Public schools are top tier in the state, along with local higher education options.