Physician / Emergency Medicine / South Carolina / Locum tenens / . Job
International Medical Placement, Ltd.
Not Specified, SC, USA
Not Specified, SC, USA
- $262 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- emergency medicine physician
- locum tenens
- emergency department
A medical center is recruiting a board-certified emergency medicine physician for locum tenens employment in South Carolina, offering 120 hours per month across 12-hour shifts in a busy emergency department and upcoming free-standing emergency facilities. The position includes competitive hourly pay, profit-sharing, immediate equity partnership, and no on-call duties, emphasizing work-life balance and high efficiency in patient care. The role supports a Level III Trauma Center with over 50,000 annual visits and includes collaboration with specialists and potential teaching rotations, though teaching is not required.
Medical Center is seeking a BE/BC Emergency Medicine Physician Physicians will work 120 hours per month. Daily Staffing: The ED is staffed with 4 physicians and 3 APPs each day. Join a high-performing Emergency Medicine team offering immediate equity partnership and exceptional growth opportunities. Medical Center are expanding their emergency care services to meet increasing patient demand and will launch a state-of-the-art 12-bed Free-Standing Emergency Department (FSED) in 2026. Main ED: 12-hour shifts with 4 physicians/day and APPs covering 10-hour shifts. FSED (Opening 2026): 12 beds with full lab, X-ray, CT, and ultrasound capabilities. FSED (Opening late 2026/early 2027): 8 beds with full lab, X-ray, CT, and ultrasound capabilities Rotations between the main ED and FSEDs are expected, though exclusive FSED coverage may be considered. Emergency physicians manage an average of 1.8-2 patients per hour, maintaining high efficiency even during peak times. The team continuously monitors volume trends to optimize staffing and ensure excellent patient care. No call responsibilities are required for this position. Shifts are structured to promote flexibility, ensuring a sustainable work-life balance. Main ED: 42 beds with dedicated high-acuity, moderate, and less-acute zones. Specialist Access: The ED operates with a closed ICU supported by intensivists available in-house 24/7. Surgicalists are on-call to assist in the ED when needed. Level III Trauma Center Over 50,000 annual ER visits Low Transfer Rate: 2% Admission Rate: 25%. Common transfers include neurosurgical cases, advanced orthopedic trauma, transplant patients, and pediatric ICU cases. Transfers are facilitated seamlessly through established call-center protocols with tertiary care facilities. Open to new residents, experienced physicians, and fellowship-trained candidates Teaching experience is not required. However, residents (family medicine/transition year) and medical students will rotate through the department Compensation: K-1/1099 model that offers higher earning potential, immediate access to full equity partnership from day one, and the ability to share directly in the groups profits. This independent structure allows for greater flexibility in managing taxes, retirement contributions, and professional expenses, ensuring you maximize both your income and long-term rewards. High Earning Potential: Competitive hourly pay, profit-sharing, and 401k with a cash balance plan. Hourly Rate: Physicians are paid $262/hour with $227/hour directly and the remainder distributed quarterly based on RVU/productivity. Payment Structure: Paid on the 15th and last day of each month. Equity Partnership: Full access starting day one. Quarterly RVU-based productivity bonuses are structured to reward efficiency and performance. Contributions of approximately $25 per clinical hour are added to the bonus pool, with no minimum criteria f




