South Carolina - Pediatrics54949
Defiance, Missouri, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatrics
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location South Carolina, South Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/25/24
Pediatrics Opening - Coastal South Carolina
  • Client is looking to add one pediatrics provider to their network due to increasing demand.
  • Must be comfortable working with APPs (NP/PA).
  • Physicians Group – 100+ providers including a strong primary care base as well as specialty physicians.
  • 6 Primary Care Office and 3 Peds offices
  • Clinic model is to “anchor each with an MD or DO and supplemented with APP’s.”
  • APP supervision is not required by South Carolina but is encouraged by the medical center. Those physicians willing to supervise will review 10% of charts and be compensated an additional $8000-$10000/year.

Typical Schedule:
  • Full time position – Monday thru Friday
  • 4.5 days clinic time with .5-day admin time per week or 4 days 10 hours
  • 36 patient contact hours
  • Outpatient only – NO Inpatient call
  • Patients are directed to the ED for afterhours emergencies.
  • There are private practice urgent cares in the community, if needed.
  • Daily Patient Volume is 25+/-
  • 30 minutes for new patient/15 minutes follow ups
  • Providers seeing 28+ patients per day can utilize an additional nurse or scribe.
  • Call is 1 & 5 o6 based on clustering of providers in neighboring clinics. Providers receives texts and call back info so they can review charts/results/etc. on average 1 week of call every 6weeks.

Financial Package/Benefits
  • Base Salary (Typically MGMA Median) Plus WRVU Bonuses
  • Production Bonuses are available based on WRVU – Calculated on an annual basis – Those physicians seeing 25+ patients per day are typically at $300,000+
  • Contract Length – 3 Year Term
  • Base Salary is Always Guaranteed.
  • There is a 10% administrative reduction that can be used if productivity is consistently below their base.
  • $TBD Signing Bonus (Paid after 30 days of employment)
  • Paid Time Off – 22 Days
  • CME Time Off – 5 Days
  • CME Stipend – $3,000
  • Retirement Plans
  • Paid Malpractice and Tail (Upon Departure)
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Relocation Stipend– $TBD

The Area:
  • Coastal South Carolina - Their coastal communities will become your playground when you accept a position at their hospital or one of their many clinics sprinkled across the Grand Strand and a short drive inland.
  • With over 60 miles of sand and sun, the sparkling Atlantic Ocean covers 14 distinct and unique communities. Their beach paradise locally referred to as the Grand Strand is named “The Worlds Best Beach” by Yahoo Travel and “Favorite Beach Town” by Southern Living.
  • There is lots of fun for individuals and families to have here. Everything from Ripley’s Aquarium to Brookgreen Gardens to Myrtle Beach Pelicans minor league baseball, you’ll find a multitude of options for entertainment, nightlife, community events, volunteerism, and everything in between. There’s a little something for everyone.
  • The Grand Strand is known for its local fresh seafood including shrimp, blue crabs, flounder, Mahi, and low country style ingredients like Carolina rice, stone-ground grits, fresh greens, and much more. There are also many sports venues, water parks, and opportunities for outdoor activities like paddle boarding, surfing, walking, boating, trail running, hiking, fishing, tennis, and golfing.