Pediatric Hospitalist job in Conway SC

An established health system on South Carolinas beautiful coast is seeking aFull-Time Inpatient Pediatricianto join its Womens and Childrens Services team. This role focuses on providing high-quality care to newborns and pediatric patients while maintaining a balanced schedule and access to modern facilities. Its an outstanding opportunity for a pediatrician seeking a stable hospital-based position in a growing, family-friendly community near Myrtle Beach.
Position Overview

• Schedule:8-hour in-house shifts (8:30 AM"4:30 PM)
  
• Call Coverage:24/7 model with 16 hours of on-call responsibilities
  
• Census:Average 8"15 newborns and 0"2 pediatric inpatients per day
  
• Call Duties:Respond to nurse or ED consults, attend high-risk deliveries, stabilize sick newborns (no parent-initiated calls)
  
• Call Rooms:Dedicated onsite call rooms available though not required to stay overnight
  
• EMR:Cerner
  

Support & Collaboration

• APRN support (Wednesday"Friday mornings) for peak census periods
  
• 24/7 CRNA coverage for epidurals and emergent C-sections
  
• Nursery, labor & delivery, postpartum, and pediatrics all located on the same floor for streamlined workflow
  
• One full-time pediatric hospitalist, plus part-time coverage for weekends, holidays, and PTO
  

Scope of Practice

• Patient Mix:Approximately 90% newborn care and 10% straightforward pediatric admissions
  
• Procedures:Circumcisions, frenotomies, emergency CPAP management, simple polydactyly excision, and rare emergent interventions (e.g., intubation, needle decompression, UVC placement)
  
• Facility Level:Level II nursery"attending deliveries from 32 weeks gestation and up
  
• Transfers:
  
• Level III NICU transfers to McLeod (?2 hours by ground)
  
• Level IV NICU transfers to MUSC (?45 minutes by air)
  

System averages1,600 deliveries per year, projected to grow to 1,800"2,000 with continued Womens Health expansion
Candidate Requirements

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency (3 years minimum)
  
• Board certification/board eligibility in Pediatrics
  
• Strong clinical skills in newborn and low-acuity pediatric inpatient care
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus:$25,000+ to assist with relocation or transition
  
• Competitive Compensation:Shift-based structure with productivity opportunities
  
• Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, dental, and vision insurance; supplemental coverage options
  
• Retirement:Employer-matched 401(k) plan
  
• Loan Repayment:Eligible through the PSLF program
  
• CME:$3,000 allowance and 5 CME days annually
  
• PTO:24 days per year for excellent work-life balance
  
• Malpractice:Provided with tail coverage
  

Location " Myrtle Beach & Conway, South Carolina
Located minutes from the world-famous beaches ofMyrtle Beach, the community ofConwayoffers a unique combination of small-town comfort and coastal charm. Physicians enjoy:

• Cost of Living:Roughly 9% below the national average
  
• Education:Top-rated public and private schools, plus Coastal Carolina University
  
• Climate:Over218 sunny days per yearwith an average temperature of 74F
  
• Recreation:World-class golf, fishing, boating, kayaking, and family attractions
  
• Lifestyle:Thriving culinary scene, live entertainment, amusement parks, and easy access to Charleston and Columbia
  

Enjoy a fulfilling inpatient pediatric career in a supportive environment where family life, sunshine, and professional growth come together.