Summerville, South Carolina – Pediatric Hospitalist
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Permanent, full-time
Position Details
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Location Requirement: Local candidates only; must reside within the immediate local area. Relocation may be required.
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Visa Sponsorship: Not accepting visa candidates
Position Highlights
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6-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
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Level III NICU support
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Telephone consultation available with a quaternary care center located approximately 45 minutes away
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Responsibilities include inpatient pediatric floor coverage and emergency department consultations
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In-house coverage during the day with home call at night
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Flexible call schedule designed to support work-life balance and personal needs
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Complimentary meals available daily
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Comprehensive benefits begin on day one
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Opportunity to work within a growing Women’s and Children’s service line
Clinical Responsibilities
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Manage pediatric inpatient and PICU patients
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Provide emergency department consultations
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Perform procedures, including:
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Intubations
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Lumbar punctures (LPs)
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Line and chest tube placement
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
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Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive pediatric care
Patient Volume
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2024 pediatric admissions: 373
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2024 PICU admissions: 85
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Average daily census (ADC): 4.1
Teaching Opportunities
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Participate in teaching through a Family Medicine Residency Program, currently in its third year
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Residents participate approximately half the year, with a schedule of 4.5 days per week
Subspecialty Support
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Level III NICU support for the referral base
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On-site Pediatric Surgery
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Gastroenterology (GI)
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Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
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Anesthesia
Facility Highlights
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24-hour emergency department and comprehensive medical services
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Growing Women’s and Children’s service line
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Home-like birthing suites and advanced surgical services
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Surgical services include orthopedic, reflux, robotic, and weight-loss procedures
Compensation and Benefits
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Competitive salary
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Potential sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
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Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
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Progyny fertility benefits
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Livongo Diabetes Management program
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Teladoc Health virtual care and second-opinion services
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Smart Shopper healthcare cost-management program
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401(k) Thrift Program and Sharing Plan
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
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Life insurance options, including basic, spouse, and child coverage
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Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
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Short- and long-term disability insurance
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Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) coverage and parental leave benefits
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Sick pay bank
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
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Group Aflac insurance policies
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Identity theft protection
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Employee Charitable Fund and Care.com support services
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Employee and family discount programs
Requirements
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Board Certified or Board Eligible within five years of residency in Pediatric Critical Care or Pediatric Cardiology with an additional year of CICU training, or double-boarded in Pediatric Critical Care and Cardiology
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Active South Carolina medical license
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Local candidate required
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Active DEA registration
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Active CSR/CDS license
What Is Great About Summerville?
- Summerville is known for its charming historic downtown, tree-lined streets, and welcoming community. Located near Charleston, it offers access to coastal beaches, dining, and cultural attractions while providing a more relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle in South Carolina’s Lowcountry.
Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more!
RecruitWell’s Core Values
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Open communication
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Sense of urgency
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Teamwork
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Accountability
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Driven to win
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Higher consciousness