Pediatric Physician (Hospitalist) - 25k Signing Bonus!

Conway Medical Center (CMC), the #1 rated hospital in SC on Google and a Forbes “Best-in-State Employer”, is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist to join our growing and well?supported inpatient pediatrics and newborn care team. This role is ideal for a physician who values transparency, strong clinical support, and a manageable scope of practice in a community hospital setting. 

SCHEDULE & COVERAGE MODEL: 

• 7 days on / 7 days off 
• 8 hours in?house per day (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM) 
• 24/7 service coverage with 16 hours of on?call responsibilities 
• Physician coverage model adjusts based on census and acuity:  
  • Two pediatric hospitalists on site during higher?volume days and peak coverage needs 
  • Single physician coverage during lower?volume, stable census days 
• Call responsibilities include nurse phone consultations, potential admissions from the Emergency Department, and attending high?risk deliveries or stabilizing sick newborns 
  (calls originate from nursing staff and/or ED providers — not from families) 
• Dedicated call rooms available while on call (optional use; no requirement to remain onsite) 

 SUPPORT & RESOURCES: 

• APRN support 6 days per week (Tuesday–Saturday) 
• Family Medicine residents assist with well?newborn care 
• Part?time pediatric hospitalist provides support for high?volume days, call coverage, and vacation coverage 
• Respiratory Therapy (RT) support available 
• NRP?trained registered nurses attend scheduled C?sections and high?risk deliveries 
• CRNA coverage available 24/7 for epidurals and urgent/emergent C?sections 
• Nursery, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Pediatrics all located conveniently on the same floor 

 SCOPE OF PRACTICE: 

• Daily census ranges from approximately 8–23 total patients per day 
• Primary inpatient responsibilities include newborn care:  
  • Majority well newborns 
  • Level II newborns (typical census 1–4; licensed for up to 6) 
  • Rare Level III cases (e.g., CPAP, hypoglycemia) 
• Straightforward pediatric admissions, including:  
  • RSV bronchiolitis 
  • Asthma 
  • Gastroenteritis 
  • ENT admissions are rare and infrequently managed under the pediatric hospitalist service 
  • No PICU?level care or complex subspecialty admissions 

 PROCEDURES: 

• Required Procedures: 
  • Circumcisions 
  • Needle decompression of pneumothorax 
  • Newborn intubation 
  • Newborn catheter placement 
• Elective / Provider?Dependent Procedures: 
  • Frenotomies 
  • Excision of simple polydactyly 

 LEVEL OF CARE & TRANSFERS: 

• Level II nursery accepting infants ?32 weeks gestation and ?1500 grams 
• Capabilities include HFNC, short?term CPAP, IV fluids, IV antibiotics, and NG feeds 
• Transfers for higher?acuity neonatal care:  
• McLeod (Level III NICU): within ~2 hours by ground 
• MUSC (Level IV NICU): ~45 minutes by helicopter 
• Established and efficient transfer protocols in place 

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

• ~1,800-2,000 deliveries annually, with expected growth from Women’s Health expansion and regional transfers 
• Cerner EMR 
• Team composition:  
  • 2 full?time pediatric hospitalists 
  • 1 part?time (0.8 FTE) pediatric hospitalist 
  • 2 part?time Nurse Practitioners 
• Candidates must have completed a U.S.?based 3?year pediatric residency 
  (International residencies not accepted) 

 BENEFITS: 

• Sign-on Bonus: $25k+ sign-on bonus to assist with the transition.  
• Competitive Compensation: Shift-based Compensation (typically MGMA median)  
• 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: $3k a year  
• Malpractice Insurance/Tail Coverage: Coverage provided by CMC. 

 LIFE IN COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA: 

Enjoy a relaxed, coastal lifestyle with world-class golf, boating, dining, and family-friendly communities. Experience 218 sunny days a year, a cost of living 9% below the national average, and easy access to Charleston, Pawley’s Island, and several other major cities.  

If you’re looking for a place where you’re valued as a physician and supported as a person, you’ll find it at 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 97 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.

For over 97 years, Conway Medical Cener has served the Grand Strand and surrounding regions with compassion, innovation, and excellence. We are:

• The only Forbes “Best Employer in State” hospital in the region (3 years running)
• A Duke Cancer Network Affiliate delivering world-class oncology care close to home.
• Home to the #2 busiest da Vinci Surgical Platform in the U.S.
• Certified in Stroke and Chest Pain care by national organizations
• A DNV-accredited health system employing over 160 providers across 50+ locations.