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 OverviewSchedule:8-hour in-house shifts (8:30 AM"4:30 PM)Call Coverage:24/7 model with 16 hours of on-call responsibilitiesCensus:Average 8"15 newborns and 0"2 pediatric inpatients per dayCall 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 overnightEMR:CernerSupport & CollaborationAPRN support (Wednesday"Friday mornings) for peak census periods24/7 CRNA coverage for epidurals and emergent C-sectionsNursery, labor & delivery, postpartum, and pediatrics all located on the same floor for streamlined workflowOne full-time pediatric hospitalist, plus part-time coverage for weekends, holidays, and PTOScope of PracticePatient Mix:Approximately 90% newborn care and 10% straightforward pediatric admissionsProcedures: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 upTransfers: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 expansionCandidate RequirementsCompletion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency (3 years minimum)Board certification/board eligibility in PediatricsStrong clinical skills in newborn and low-acuity pediatric inpatient careCompensation & BenefitsSign-On Bonus:$25,000+ to assist with relocation or transitionCompetitive Compensation:Shift-based structure with productivity opportunitiesComprehensive Benefits:Medical, dental, and vision insurance; supplemental coverage optionsRetirement:Employer-matched 401(k) planLoan Repayment:Eligible through the PSLF programCME:$3,000 allowance and 5 CME days annuallyPTO:24 days per year for excellent work-life balanceMalpractice:Provided with tail coverageLocation " Myrtle Beach & Conway, South CarolinaLocated 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 averageEducation:Top-rated public and private schools, plus Coastal Carolina UniversityClimate:Over218 sunny days per yearwith an average temperature of 74FRecreation:World-class golf, fishing, boating, kayaking, and family attractionsLifestyle:Thriving culinary scene, live entertainment, amusement parks, and easy access to Charleston and ColumbiaEnjoy a fulfilling inpatient pediatric career in a supportive environment where family life, sunshine, and professional growth come together.
