What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Hospitalist Physician " Coastal South Carolina - $25,000 Signing Bonus position at Inspire Healthcare?
An established health system on South Carolinas beautiful coast is seeking aFull-Time Inpatient Pediatricianto 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 Overview-
Schedule:8-hour in-house shifts (8:30 AM"4:30 PM)
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Call Coverage:24/7 model with 16 hours of on-call responsibilities
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Census:Average 8"15 newborns and 0"2 pediatric inpatients per day
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Call Duties:Respond to nurse or ED consults, attend high-risk deliveries, stabilize sick newborns (no parent-initiated calls)
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Call Rooms:Dedicated onsite call rooms available though not required to stay overnight
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EMR:Cerner
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APRN support (Wednesday"Friday mornings) for peak census periods
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24/7 CRNA coverage for epidurals and emergent C-sections
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Nursery, labor & delivery, postpartum, and pediatrics all located on the same floor for streamlined workflow
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One full-time pediatric hospitalist, plus part-time coverage for weekends, holidays, and PTO
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Patient Mix:Approximately 90% newborn care and 10% straightforward pediatric admissions
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Procedures:Circumcisions, frenotomies, emergency CPAP management, simple polydactyly excision, and rare emergent interventions (e.g., intubation, needle decompression, UVC placement)
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Facility Level:Level II nursery"attending deliveries from 32 weeks gestation and up
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Transfers:
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Level III NICU transfers to McLeod (?2 hours by ground)
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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 Requirements-
Completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency (3 years minimum)
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Board certification/board eligibility in Pediatrics
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Strong clinical skills in newborn and low-acuity pediatric inpatient care
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Sign-On Bonus:$25,000 to assist with relocation or transition
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Competitive Compensation:Shift-based structure with productivity opportunities
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Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, dental, and vision insurance; supplemental coverage options
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Retirement:Employer-matched 401(k) plan
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Loan Repayment:Eligible through the PSLF program
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CME:$3,000 allowance and 5 CME days annually
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PTO:24 days per year for excellent work-life balance
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Malpractice:Provided with tail coverage
Located minutes from the world-famous beaches ofMyrtle Beach, the community ofConwayoffers a unique combination of small-town comfort and coastal charm. Physicians enjoy:
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Cost of Living:Roughly 9% below the national average
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Education:Top-rated public and private schools, plus Coastal Carolina University
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Climate:Over218 sunny days per yearwith an average temperature of 74F
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Recreation:World-class golf, fishing, boating, kayaking, and family attractions
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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.