ENT Physician Opportunity | South Carolina Coastal Lifestyle, Low Cost of Living

I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to reach out to share an ENT Physician opportunity in Coastal South Carolina that offers a strong balance of outpatient clinic, surgical cases, and limited inpatient responsibilities.

This is a well-established ENT practice with full clinical support, onsite audiology, access to advanced surgical technology (including robotic surgery), and a manageable call schedule with no weekends. The role includes a mix of clinic and OR time, competitive compensation, a sign-on bonus, and excellent work-life balance.

Position Overview

• Primarily outpatient clinical role with OR support and limited inpatient responsibilities
• Schedule:
  • Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• 36 patient contact hours / 4 administrative hours
• Approximately 2 days in the OR, 2.5 days in clinic, and 0.5 day admin
• No weekend call
• Call rotation: currently 1:3, moving to 1:4 with new hire
• Occasional inpatient follow-up and ED call coverage during clinic hours
• Cerner EMR

Practice & Team

You will join an established ENT team that includes:

• Three ENT physicians
• Advanced practice provider support
• Onsite audiology with a dedicated audiologist
• Dedicated RN and full clinical support staff

Scope of Practice

• Bread-and-butter ENT practice with approximately 30% pediatric patients
• Average clinic volume: 25–30+ patients per day
• Patient population spans newborns to geriatrics

Technology & Resources

• Access to multiple operating rooms with low infection rates
• Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System
• Advanced diagnostic and imaging capabilities, including PET scans, CT, MRI, and more
• Head and neck cancer specialists on-site

Compensation & Benefits

• $30,000+ sign-on bonus
• Competitive guaranteed base salary (typically MGMA median)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement with employer match
• Student loan repayment eligibility through PSLF
• CME: 5 days and $3,000 annually
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Generous PTO: 24 days annually
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance

Community Highlights

• Cost of living approximately 9% below the national average
• Highly rated public and private schools and access to a Division I university
• Mild climate with over 200 days of sunshine annually
• Close proximity to beaches, outdoor recreation, and major metropolitan areas
• Vibrant dining, entertainment, and cultural offerings