Physician / Rheumatology / South Carolina / Permanent / 10 miles to Myrtle Beach100 miles to Charleston4 hours to SavannahNew Family Medicine Residency Pr Job
Physician Empire
Not Specified, SC, USA
Not Specified, SC, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- rheumatology
- outpatient care
- joint injections
This position is for a Rheumatologist based near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, primarily providing outpatient clinical care with minimal inpatient consults. The role involves managing chronic rheumatologic conditions, performing joint injections, overseeing infusion services, and collaborating with advanced practice providers within a family medicine residency program. The position offers a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and no night or weekend call responsibilities, promoting a strong work-life balance.
10 miles to Myrtle Beach
100 miles to Charleston
4 hours to Savannah
New Family Medicine Residency Program
NCAA Division I Athletics
- Primarily outpatient clinical role with minimal inpatient consultative responsibilities
- Standard office hours (Mon-Thurs: 8am-5pm / Friday: 8am-12pm)
- Protected administrative time (5 days clinic time with .5-day admin time per week)
- Call Schedule: No night or weekend call responsibilities. Physicians may receive Cerner communications asking how soon a patient needs to be seen for urgent cases, which are scheduled at the next available appointment. The physician will review documentation to assess if appointments should be sooner.
- Inpatient Consults: Average 3 consults per month during clinic hours only (no after-hours consults)
- Clinical Focus: 99% of work is clinic-based, with 1% being consultative services. The physician will manage chronic rheumatologic conditions, perform joint injections, oversee infusion services, and collaborate with APPs
- Dedicated nurse, office staff, and assistant director. The physician will work with a Medical Assistant (MA) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- Cerner EMR
Benefits:
- Sign-on Bonus: $ 45k+ sign-on bonus to assist with the transition.
- Competitive Compensation: Guaranteed base salary (typically MGMA median) + WRVU bonuses
- 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: 5 days off a year / $3k a year
- Malpractice Insurance/Tail Coverage: Coverage provided by CMC.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible sche




