An established health system on South Carolinas beautiful coast is seeking aFull-Time Inpatient Pediatrician to 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 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
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
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 RequirementsCompletion 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
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
Located minutes from the world-famous beaches ofMyrtle Beach , the community ofConway offers 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 year with 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.