Emergency Medicine Opportunity - Full Benefits & Coastal SC!

Where teamwork drives care and quality always comes before the numbers.

 Conway Medical Center (CMC), the #1 rated hospital in South Carolina on Google and a Forbes “Best-in-State Employer” 3 years running, is seeking dedicated Emergency Medicine Physicians to join our growing, physician-led team. 

Our EM group is built on the belief that great medicine isn’t measured by volume alone, it’s about people, precision, and presence. We take pride in practicing medicine the right way: with enough time to listen, collaborate, and truly care for every patient who walks through our doors. You’ll be joining a culture that values integrity over ego, teamwork over territory, and relationships over metrics. 

  SCHEDULE & COVERAGE: 

• Minimum of 120 hours per month, with the opportunity to work additional shifts if desired—no cap on monthly shifts, and all are paid at the same rate 
• 12-hour and 10-hour shifts available 
• Rotations between the main ED and FSEDs are expected, though exclusive FSED coverage may be considered 
• Main ED staffed daily with 5 physicians and 2–4+ APPs 
• APPs with PIT (Provider in Triage) coverage  
• The FSEDs will be staffed according to volume 
• Nursing coverage 1:3 (1:4 max)  
• 1.5–1.7 PPH in the main ED 
• LWBS under 1% 
• No call responsibilities are required for this position 

Shifts are structured to promote flexibility, ensuring a sustainable work-life balance. 

  FACILITIES & TECHNOLOGY: 

• Main ED: 42 beds with dedicated high-, moderate-, and low-acuity zones  
• Average radiology read times of 7 minutes, with CT reads averaging just 3.2 minutes 
• Dedicated radiology coverage 24/7 with the same radiology group around the clock (no nighthawk service) 
• Closed ICU with 24/7 intensivist coverage and in-house surgical support 
• Chest Pain Center & STEMI program with 24/7 interventional cardiology 
• Level III Trauma Center with low transfer rate (~2%) and high continuity of care 
• 50k-55k annual ER visits 
• ACGME teaching hospital — opportunities to teach without the burden of required lectures 

 COMING IN 2027 - TWO NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART FSEDs 

• Socastee (opening spring 2027): 8 beds  
• Hwy 22 & 90 (opening late summer 2027): 12 beds  
• Full imaging capabilities including MRI, CT, X-Ray, and Ultrasound 
• Full lab capabilities  
• Dedicated critical care transport units at both sites (ACLS & BLS) 

  WHAT SETS CMC APART: 

• At Conway Medical Center, emergency medicine still feels like medicine. 
• 0% physician turnover within our EM group 
• Press Ganey physician satisfaction score in the 88th percentile, meaning our physicians rate their experience working with one another and at CMC higher than nearly 9 out of 10 physician groups across the country. 
• Our leadership knows your name. Your ideas are heard. And your work genuinely matters. 
• No hallway beds. Ever. No exceptions. 

  COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: 

• Competitive shift-based pay structure (W2) - no 1099
  • Main ED: $278/hour for days, $300/hour for nights
  • FSEDs: $250/hour for days, $260/hour for nights
• Full benefits package: Health, dental, & vision; supplemental insurance options (short/long-term disability, accidental, cancer, life); retirement plans with employer match. 
• PSLF loan repayment eligibility 
• $3K annual CME allowance 
• Malpractice Insurance + Tail Coverage 
• Licensure & Credentialing Fees covered 
• No proximity residency requirement 

 WHY YOU’LL STAY: 

• Physician-led culture built on trust and respect 
• Consistently recognized as a Forbes Best-in-State Employer 
• Supportive executive team and clinical leadership 
• Opportunities to teach and mentor without sacrificing balance 
• A community that feels like home 

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 and the Grand Strand’s beaches. 

If you’re looking for a place where you’re valued as a physician and supported as a person, you’ll find it at Conway Medical Center. 

ABOUT CONWAY MEDICAL CENTER: 

Conway Medical Center (CMC) is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to the community. With over 95 years of unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of our community, CMC has earned a reputation as a trusted and leading provider of comprehensive medical services in South Carolina.  

• Duke Health Affiliate in Cancer: The only regional partner offering world-class oncology care. 
• Accredited by DNV (Det Norske Veritas Healthcare Inc.). 
• Named a Top-Rated Employer in the Forbes Best in State Employers list (3 years running). 
• Busiest da Vinci Robotic Surgery Platform in the eastern U.S. (#2 in the U.S.), and the first hospital in the Carolinas to use the da Vinci 5 Surgical System. 
• Stroke care certified by the American Heart Association. 
• Chest Pain Accreditation with Primary PCI, the only hospital in the region with this distinction. 

Conway Medical Center (CMC) is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to the community. With over 97 years of unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of our community, CMC has earned a reputation as a trusted and leading provider of comprehensive medical services in South Carolina.

CMC has over 220 inpatient beds and is one of the county’s largest employers with almost 2000 staff members, including 200+ physicians representing 30 specialties. CMC also owns CMC Physicians Group which includes physician practices from Murrells Inlet to North Myrtle Beach.

For over 97 years, Conway Medical Cener has served the Grand Strand and surrounding regions with compassion, innovation, and excellence. We are:

• The only Forbes “Best Employer in State” hospital in the region (3 years running)
• A Duke Cancer Network Affiliate delivering world-class oncology care close to home.
• Home to the #2 busiest da Vinci Surgical Platform in the U.S.
• Certified in Stroke and Chest Pain care by national organizations
• A DNV-accredited health system employing over 160 providers across 50+ locations.