Physician Neurology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE
Neurology Physician for established practice in coastal South Carolina. Balanced, sustainable outpatient-focused role (80/20) with minimal call burden, protected administrative time, advanced diagnostic capabilities, and excellent work-life balance.


SCHEDULE & CALL
Mon-Thurs 8am"5pm / Friday 8am"12pm
36 patient contact hours + 4 admin hours/week
Protected admin time (0.5 days/week)
VERY LIGHT CALL: 10 days/month (CMC-based only)
Senior physician came in at night only 1x last year while on call
Telemedicine and tele-stroke program support
Neurologists typically do NOT administer TPA


CLINICAL SCOPE
80% outpatient / 20% inpatient
18"22 patients/day average (seniors see 25+)
General neurology consults, follow-ups, diagnostic testing


PROCEDURES & DIAGNOSTICS

• EMG, EEG, nerve conduction studies, Botox injections, lumbar puncture, carotid ultrasound
• Advanced neuroimaging (MRI, CT, specialized brain scans), sleep studies, cognitive/neuropsychological testing
• EMG tech onsite; telemedicine for consults

CONDITIONS TREATED
Alzheimer's/dementia, Parkinson's, MS, migraines, epilepsy, stroke prevention/recovery, TBI, vertigo, autonomic disorders, Bell's palsy, Huntington's, peripheral neuropathy, sleep disorders, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases


SUPPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE

• Tele-stroke program (MUSC partnership handles TPA)
• ED manages stroke protocols
• Onsite EMG tech
• Telemedicine capabilities
• Diagnostic services integrated

BENEFITS

• $30K+ sign-on
• MGMA median base + WRVU bonus
• Health, dental, vision
• Supplemental coverage
• Retirement with match
• PSLF eligible $3K CME + 5 days off
• Malpractice + tail License/credentialing covered
• 24 days PTO

REQUIREMENTS

• Board-certified/eligible in Neurology
• Valid SC license (or ability to obtain)
• Current DEA license
• EMG/EEG proficiency preferred
• Full-spectrum neurology comfort

PREFERRED:

• Outpatient neurology experience
• Telemedicine comfort
• Teaching/mentoring interest
• Community hospital/multispecialty experience

COMMUNITY
Coastal SC: 9.1% below national COL, 218 sunny days/year (74F), top schools, Coastal Carolina Univ (Div I), Myrtle Beach access, outdoor activities (kayaking, hiking, golfing, fishing), diverse dining, close to Charleston.