Neurologist

Position OverviewPrimarily outpatient practice with inpatient consult responsibilitiesStandard office hours:Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMFriday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM4.5 days of patient care with 0.5 day of protected administrative time each week36 patient contact hours4 administrative hoursCall: Approximately 10 days per monthSupported by telemedicine and a comprehensive tele-stroke programNeurologist on call also manages inpatient consultsExtremely light call—per senior neurologist, only one overnight call-back in the past yearStroke care managed through the Medical University of South Carolina tele-stroke programED manages acute stroke evaluations and tPA protocolsNeurologists are typically not responsible for administering tPACerner EMR with Dragon dictationScope of PracticeApproximately 80% outpatient / 20% inpatientAverage patient volume: 18–22 patients per dayEstablished physicians may see 25+ patients daily if desiredBroad spectrum of general neurology including:New consultationsFollow-up visitsDiagnostic evaluationsProcedures include:EMGEEGNerve conduction studiesBotox injectionsExcellent clinical support:On-site EMG technicianTelemedicine consultation servicesEstablished tele-stroke programAdvanced Diagnostic CapabilitiesElectroencephalography (EEG) for detecting electrical activity in the brainElectromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies for evaluating nerve and muscle functionAdvanced neuroimaging including MRI, CT, and specialized brain scansCarotid ultrasound and other vascular studiesLumbar puncture (spinal tap) capabilitiesSleep studies for neurological sleep disordersCognitive and neuropsychological testingCompensation & Benefits:Sign-on Bonus: $30k+ sign-on bonus to assist with the transition.Competitive Compensation: Guaranteed base salary (typically MGMA median) + WRVU bonusesComprehensive 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 yearMalpractice 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.

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