Pediatric Physician (Hospitalist) - 25k Signing Bonus!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a full-time inpatient pediatrician role, focusing on providing care to newborns and pediatric patients admitted to Conway Medical Center. The provider will manage a range of inpatient responsibilities, primarily related to newborn care with some pediatric admissions. The role is critical to maintaining comprehensive care for pediatric patients in a hospital setting.

SCHEDULE:

• 8 hours in-house per day (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
• 24/7 coverage with 16 hours of on-call responsibilities
• Typical census: 8-15 newborns per day and 0-2 pediatric patients per day
• Call responsibilities include: Nurse phone consultations, potential admissions from the ED, and attending high-risk deliveries or stabilizing sick newborns (calls come from nurses and/or ER doctors – NOT from parents)
• Call Room Availability: Dedicated call rooms are available for use while on call. While there's no requirement to stay onsite, providers have the option to utilize the call rooms if needed or preferred. 

SUPPORT & RESOURCES:

• APRN support is provided Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings, especially when census is highest.
• CRNA is available 24/7 for epidurals and urgent/emergent C-sections.
• The nursery, labor & delivery, postpartum unit, and pediatrics are located conveniently on the same floor.

SCOPE OF PRACTICE:

• Typical Census: 8-15 newborns per day / 0-2 pediatric patients per day.
• 90% of inpatient duties involve managing newborns, including nursery coverage.
• 10% of duties involve managing straightforward pediatric admissions such as basic ENT cases.
• No complex subspecialty care or PICU-level cases.
• Procedures Include: Circumcisions, emergency CPAP management, frenotomies, and excision of simple polydactyly. Rare emergency procedures such as intubation, needle decompression of pneumothorax, and UVC placement.

LEVEL OF CARE & TRANSFERS:

• Providers will work in a Level 2 nursery and must attend deliveries as early as 32 weeks gestation.
• High-risk deliveries or newborns needing advanced care, such as mechanical ventilation or neonatal surgery, will be transferred to McLeod (Level 3 NICU) or MUSC (Level 4 NICU).
• McLeod is accessible by ground transport within 2 hours.
• MUSC is reachable via helicopter within 45 minutes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Approximately 1,600 deliveries annually, expected to grow to 1,800-2,000 due to the expansion of the Women’s Health department and transfers from Grand Strand Medical Center.
• Cerner EMR.
• 1 full time hospitalist.
• 1 part time hospitalist that helps cover weekends, holidays, and PTO. Also provides additional support on high census days if needed.
• 1 part time APRN on W, TH, F (morning only).
• Candidates must have completed a full 3-year U.S.-based pediatric residency. International residencies are not

BENEFITS:

• Sign-on Bonus: $25k+ sign-on bonus to assist with the transition.
• Competitive Compensation: Shift-based pay structure.
• 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).

ABOUT CONWAY MEDICAL CENTER:

Conway Medical Center (CMC) is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to the community. With over 95 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.

• Duke Health Affiliate in Cancer: The only regional partner offering world-class oncology care.
• Accredited by DNV (Det Norske Veritas Healthcare Inc.).
• Named a Top-Rated Employer in the 2024 Forbes Best in State Employers list.
• Busiest da Vinci Robotic Surgery Platform in the eastern U.S. (#2 in the U.S.), and the first hospital in the Carolinas to use the da Vinci 5 Surgical System.
• Stroke care certified by the American Heart Association.
• Chest Pain Accreditation with Primary PCI, the only hospital in the region with this distinction.

ABOUT THE AREA:

• Cost of living 9.1% below the national average
• Highly rated public and private schools and a leading division 1 university - Coastal Carolina University
• An average 218 days of sunshine each year, with an average temperature of 74 degrees
• Beaches: Easy access and close proximity to the stunning beaches of Myrtle Beach.
• Entertainment: Wide range of attractions, including amusement parks, live entertainment, and vibrant nightlife. Close proximity to major cities like Charleston and Columbia.
• Outdoor Recreation: Variety of outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, fishing, and golfing
• Dining: Diverse culinary scenes including seafood, Southern cuisine, and international flavors

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.