Conway Medical Center (CMC), the #1 rated hospital in SC on Google and a Forbes Best-in-State Employer, is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist to join our growing and well?supported inpatient pediatrics and newborn care team. This role is ideal for a physician who values transparency, strong clinical support, and a manageable scope of practice in a community hospital setting.
SCHEDULE & COVERAGE MODEL:
- 7 days on / 7 days off
- 8 hours in?house per day (8:30 AM 4:30 PM)
- 24/7 service coverage with 16 hours of on?call responsibilities
- Physician coverage model adjusts based on census and acuity:
- Two pediatric hospitalists on site during higher?volume days and peak coverage needs
- Single physician coverage during lower?volume, stable census days
- Call responsibilities include nurse phone consultations, potential admissions from the Emergency Department, and attending high?risk deliveries or stabilizing sick newborns
(calls originate from nursing staff and/or ED providers not from families) - Dedicated call rooms available while on call (optional use; no requirement to remain onsite)
SUPPORT & RESOURCES:
- APRN support 6 days per week (TuesdaySaturday)
- Family Medicine residents assist with well?newborn care
- Part?time pediatric hospitalist provides support for high?volume days, call coverage, and vacation coverage
- Respiratory Therapy (RT) support available
- NRP?trained registered nurses attend scheduled C?sections and high?risk deliveries
- CRNA coverage available 24/7 for epidurals and urgent/emergent C?sections
- Nursery, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Pediatrics all located conveniently on the same floor
SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
- Daily census ranges from approximately 823 total patients per day
- Primary inpatient responsibilities include newborn care:
- Majority well newborns
- Level II newborns (typical census 14; licensed for up to 6)
- Rare Level III cases (e.g., CPAP, hypoglycemia)
- Straightforward pediatric admissions, including:
- RSV bronchiolitis
- Asthma
- Gastroenteritis
- ENT admissions are rare and infrequently managed under the pediatric hospitalist service
- No PICU?level care or complex subspecialty admissions
PROCEDURES:
- Required Procedures:
- Circumcisions
- Needle decompression of pneumothorax
- Newborn intubation
- Newborn catheter placement
- Elective / Provider?Dependent Procedures:
- Frenotomies
- Excision of simple polydactyly
LEVEL OF CARE & TRANSFERS:
- Level II nursery accepting infants ?32 weeks gestation and ?1500 grams
- Capabilities include HFNC, short?term CPAP, IV fluids, IV antibiotics, and NG feeds
- Transfers for higher?acuity neonatal care:
- McLeod (Level III NICU): within ~2 hours by ground
- MUSC (Level IV NICU): ~45 minutes by helicopter
- Established and efficient transfer protocols in place
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- ~1,800-2,000 deliveries annually, with expected growth from Womens Health expansion and regional transfers
- Cerner EMR
- Team composition:
- 2 full?time pediatric hospitalists
- 1 part?time (0.8 FTE) pediatric hospitalist
- 2 part?time Nurse Practitioners
- Candidates must have completed a U.S.?based 3?year pediatric residency
(International residencies not accepted)
BENEFITS:
- Sign-on Bonus: $25k+ sign-on bonus to assist with the transition.
- Competitive Compensation: Shift-based Compensation (typically MGMA median)
- 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: $3k a year
- Malpractice Insurance/Tail Coverage: Coverage provided by CMC.
LIFE IN COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA:
Enjoy a relaxed, coastal lifestyle with world-class golf, boating, dining, and family-friendly communities. Experience 218 sunny days a year, a cost of living 9% below the national average, and easy access to Charleston, Pawleys Island, and several other major cities.
If youre looking for a place where youre valued as a physician and supported as a person, youll find it at Conway Medical Center.