Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

An established health system on South Carolinas beautiful coast is seeking a Full-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 day

• Call 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 PTO

Scope 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 averages 1,600 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 year with an average temperature of 74F

  • Recreation: 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.