Rheumatology opportunity in coastal South Carolina 45k Signing Bonus

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Rheumatology Physician will diagnose and treat patients with autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and lupus. The physician will manage a largely outpatient practice, with minimal inpatient. The clinic operates in a market with strong demand for rheumatology services and is well-positioned to grow rapidly. There is also the opportunity to align with the 340(b)-drug program to further enhance care access.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Primarily outpatient clinical role with minimal inpatient consultative responsibilities
• Standard office hours (Mon-Thurs: 8am-5pm / Friday: 8am-12pm)
• Protected administrative time (5 days clinic time with .5-day admin time per week)
• Call Schedule: No night or weekend call responsibilities. Physicians may receive Cerner communications asking how soon a patient needs to be seen for urgent cases, which are scheduled at the next available appointment. The physician will review documentation to assess if appointments should be sooner.
• Inpatient Consults: Average 3 consults per month during clinic hours only (no after-hours consults)
• Clinical Focus: 99% of work is clinic-based, with 1% being consultative services. The physician will manage chronic rheumatologic conditions, perform joint injections, oversee infusion services, and collaborate with APPs
• Dedicated nurse, office staff, and assistant director. The physician will work with a Medical Assistant (MA) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Cerner EMR

PATIENT VOLUME & CENSUS:

• Clinic Patient Volume: 16-18 patients per day
• Demographics: Primarily adult patients with complex autoimmune conditions, with advanced cases referred to a medical university within 100 miles (Charleston, SC).
• Common Conditions: Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and lupus are the top three conditions seen in the clinic.

VISIT TYPES AND PROCEDURES:

• Visit Timing: 60 minutes for new patients, 20 minutes for follow-ups
• Patient Mix: 2 follow-up visits to 1 new patient
• Infusion Services: 10-15% of services are infusion-based.
• Joint aspirations and injections, ultrasound-guided procedures, and infusions.

BENEFITS:

• Sign-on Bonus: $45k+ 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: Coverage provided by CMC.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and ample paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance (24 Days PTO).

Conway Medical Center (CMC) is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to the community. With over 90 years of unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of our community, CMC has earned a reputation as a trusted and leading provider of comprehensive medical services in South Carolina.

CMC has over 220 inpatient beds and is one of the county’s largest employers with almost 2000 staff members, including 200+ physicians representing 30 specialties. CMC also owns CMC Physicians Group which includes physician practices from Murrells Inlet to North Myrtle Beach.