A Hospitalist is specialized in the medical care of inpatients in a hospital setting. Coordinates overall care of patients and acts as primary point of contact for family members. Works within a hospital or larger healthcare facility. May be involved in the teaching, research, and leadership related to hospital medicine.
Pediatric Hospitalist for growing, well-supported pediatric and newborn care team in community hospital setting. Outpatient + inpatient coverage with balanced schedule (7 on/7 off), manageable scope, strong clinical support, and predictable work-life balance.
SCHEDULE & COVERAGE 7
days on / 7 days off (predictable) 8 hours in-house per day (8:30 AM"4:30 PM) 24/7 service coverage with 16 hours on-call responsibilities Single or dual physician coverage based on census/acuity Dedicated call rooms available (optional onsite stay"no requirement) Calls from nursing staff/ED only"NOT from families
CLINICAL SCOPE
Daily census: 8"23 patients Newborn care: majority well newborns + Level II (1"4, licensed for 6) Rare Level III cases (CPAP, hypoglycemia) Straightforward pediatric admissions: RSV, asthma, gastroenteritis No PICU or complex subspecialty admissions ENT admissions rare
fluids, antibiotics, NG feeds Transfers to McLeod Level
III NICU
(~2 hrs ground) or MUSC Level IV (~45 min helicopter)
SUPPORT & RESOURCES APRN
support 6 days/week (Tues"Sat) Family Medicine residents assist with well-newborn care Part-time hospitalist for high-volume days/call coverage Respiratory Therapy support NRP-trained nurses attend C-sections/high-risk deliveries CRNA coverage 24/7 Nursery, L&D, postpartum, pediatrics all on same floor
TEAM & VOLUME 2
full-time + 1 part-time (0.8 FTE) pediatric hospitalists 2 part-time NPs ~1,800"2,000 annual deliveries (growing with Women's Health expansion)
BENEFITS
$25K+ sign-on MGMA median compensation Health, dental, vision Supplemental coverage Retirement with match PSLF loan repayment eligible $3K CME Malpractice + tail coverage
REQUIREMENTS
U.S.-based 3-year pediatric residency completed Board-certified/eligible in Pediatrics Valid SC license (or ability to obtain) Current
218 sunny days/year, 9% below national COL, family-friendly, world-class golf/boating/dining, beaches (Myrtle Beach, Pawley's Island), easy access to Charleston.
ABOUT THE SYSTEM
97-year-old state-of-the-art health system, 220+ beds, 200+ physicians, 30+ specialties. ~1,800"2,000 annual deliveries. Forbes "Best Employer in State" (3 yrs), Duke Cancer Affiliate, ACGME-accredited, Level II Nursery with established transfer protocols, #2 da Vinci platform in U.S.
