Pediatric Critical Care Physician for Florence, SC (Perm)
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pediatrics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
29506, Florence, South Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/15/24
Seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Pediatric Intensivist to join our growing practice at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC near Myrtle Beach. McLeod Regional Medical Center is a 461-Bed facility that is voted one of America's Best Hospitals by US News & World Report.
Job Description:
- Desired start date is no later than January 1, 2025.
- Reason for opening: Attrition
- Schedule includes 7 days on, 7 days off. Possibly flexible according to the arrangement between the Medical Director and Staff Physician. Shifts consist of 24-hour rounding plus call from home. Call will be shared with another Intensivist.
- 7.6 shifts per month is full-time, 5.5 shifts per month minimum for benefit-eligible.
- Practice setting includes inpatient care and rounds.
- Great opportunity to create a satisfying work/life balance
- Facility designation: Level III Trauma Center.
- Responsible for providing coverage to a 6-bed PICU
- Admissions and patient management
- Consultation with families and referring physicians
- Working with local physicians/facilities on successfully accepting transfers into the hospital/unit
- Documentation system/EMR details to be discussed with the Medical Director.
- Can interview candidates in their last year of Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship. Must pass Pediatric Critical Care Boards within 5 years of graduation.
- Open to candidates seeking alternate shift schedules
- Not accepting Locums candidates
- Not open to 1099 candidates
- Not accepting Visa candidates
- Not accepting providers who would commute long distances (more than 1 hour) and/or in conjunction with another job(s)
- This is a permanent, full-time position that requires residency within the immediate local area.?Relocation may be required.
- Competitive salary range based on experience and training (to be discussed at interview). Provider may submit salary expectations.
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance if applicable
- Health insurance/Prescription drug coverage.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts (health, dependent care).
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
- Life insurance.
- Retirement programs.
- PTO/Vacation and Sick Time.
- CME allowance.
- Short-term disability options.
- Long-term disability options.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Special discounts for system employees.
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage provided by Pediatrix.
- Board Certified in Pediatrics
- TRULY Board Eligible (new grads/those in last year of fellowship working to become BC within 5 years) or Board Certified in Pediatric Critical Care
- Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship (to be completed prior to start)
- SC License (or willing to obtain)
- PALS, ATLS (or willing to obtain)
- DEA (or able to obtain)
- Clean malpractice and license record
- Does the provider require visa support - J1 or H1B?
About McLeod Regional Medical Center:
For more than 115 years, McLeod Regional Medical Center has consistently delivered compassionate, leading-edge health care to the people of Northeastern South Carolina and Southeastern North Carolina. From nationally recognized quality and safety programs to new healing environments for Intensive Care and Cancer patients, McLeod Health and its family of 7 hospitals continue to achieve new levels of medical excellence.
The 517-bed McLeod Regional Medical Center anchors our system providing a vast array of specialized services in Heart and Vascular, Cancer, Surgery, Orthopedics, Women’s and Children’s and many others.
Pediatrix® Medical Group, Inc. (Pediatrix) is the nation’s leading provider of physician services. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. Specialties include obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, as well as pediatric primary and urgent care clinics. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. The physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology practice and today provides its highly specialized and often critical care services through more than 5,000 affiliated physicians and other clinicians in 37 states.
About the Community:
Florence, South Carolina is known as "A City of Character" and is a city brimming with history, character and southern charm. The weather allows for a higher quality of life for residents by providing the opportunity for outdoor recreation year-round. Lovers of the outdoors appreciate the many scenic parks, golf courses, lakes, rivers and creeks in this region. Opportunities for academic excellence thrive in Florence. There are numerous elementary and secondary schools, both private and public, which provide quality educational opportunities. Residents enjoy some of the lowest property taxes in South Carolina and appreciate the gracious lifestyle and affordable housing options located throughout town. With a low cost of living, rich history, abundant natural beauty, strong economy, fantastic weather and friendly people, Florence is truly a great place to live.