Pediatric Opening in Conway, SC
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pediatrics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Conway, South Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/25/24
**Pediatric Hospitalist opening: Conway, SC**
~ 10m to Myrtle Beach
**About the Job**
- Permanent position
- This is a full-time inpatient pediatrician role, focusing on providing care to newborns and pediatric patients admitted to medical center. The provider will manage a range of inpatient responsibilities, primarily related to newborn care with some pediatric admissions. The role is critical to maintaining comprehensive care for pediatric patients in a hospital setting.
**Schedule:**
- 8 hours in-house per day (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
- 24/7 coverage with 16 hours of on-call responsibilities
- Typical census: 8-15 newborns per day and 0-2 pediatric patients per day
- Call responsibilities include: Nurse phone consultations, potential admissions from the ED, and attending high-risk deliveries or stabilizing sick newborns (calls come from nurses and/or ER doctors NOT from parents)
**Support and Resources:**
- APRN support is provided Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings, especially when census is highest.
- CRNA is available 24/7 for epidurals and urgent/emergent C-sections.
- The nursery, labor & delivery, postpartum unit, and pediatrics are located conveniently on the same floor.
**Scope of Practice:**
- Typical Census: 8-15 newborns per day / 0-2 pediatric patients per day.
- 90% of inpatient duties involve managing newborns, including nursery coverage.
- 10% of duties involve managing straightforward pediatric admissions such as basic ENT cases.
- No complex subspecialty care or PICU-level cases.
- Procedures Include: Circumcisions, emergency CPAP management, frenotomies, and excision of simple polydactyly. Rare emergency procedures such as intubation, needle decompression of pneumothorax, and UVC placement.
**Levell of Care and Transfers:**
- Providers will work in a Level 2 nursery and must attend deliveries as early as 32 weeks gestation.
- High-risk deliveries or newborns needing advanced care, such as mechanical ventilation or neonatal surgery, will be transferred to McLeod (Level 3 NICU) or MUSC (Level 4 NICU).
- McLeod is accessible by ground transport within 2 hours.
- MUSC is reachable via helicopter within 45 minutes.
**Additional Info:**
- Approximately 1,600 deliveries annually, expected to grow to 1,800-2,000 due to the expansion of the Womens Health department and transfers from Grand Strand Medical Center.
- Cerner EMR.
- 1 full time hospitalist.
- 1 part time hospitalist that helps cover weekends, holidays, and PTO. Also provides
additional support on high census days if needed.
- 1 part time APRN on W, TH, F (morning only).
- Candidates must have completed a full 3-year U.S.-based pediatric residency.
**Comp/Benefits:**
- Sign-on Bonus: $25k+ sign-on bonus to assist with the transition.
- Competitive Compensation: Guaranteed base salary (typically MGMA median) + WRVU bonuses (240-270k +/-).
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and 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
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and ample paid time off to ensure a healthy work- life balance (22 Days PTO).
**Community Details**
Conway, SC offers a charming blend of small-town atmosphere and modern conveniences, making it an ideal place to live. With its historic downtown filled with quaint shops, restaurants, and scenic views along the Waccamaw River, Conway provides a welcoming and vibrant community. Residents enjoy excellent schools, a low cost of living, and easy access to beautiful coastal areas, including the nearby Myrtle Beach. The town also boasts a rich cultural heritage, numerous parks and recreational facilities, and a variety of local events and festivals that foster a strong sense of community and quality of life