Emergency Medicine Opportunity in Beaufort, SC

Job Description
Position Title: Physician – Emergency Medicine
Location: Beaufort Memorial Hospital | Beaufort, South Carolina
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Various 10 and 12 hour shifts
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

About the Organization

Founded in 1944 on the banks of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Beaufort Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit, acute-care hospital licensed for 201 beds (169 acute, 14 rehabilitation, and 18 mental health). As the largest medical facility between Savannah, GA, and Charleston, SC, we serve as both a regional referral center and a trusted community hospital.

We are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and supported by a medical staff of nearly 230 board-certified or board-eligible providers.

Our mission: To enhance the quality of life in the Lowcountry through improved health, innovative partnerships, and superior care.

About the Opportunity

Beaufort Memorial is excited to bring Emergency Department services in-house and is seeking Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians to join our growing, high-performing team.

Highlights include:

• Work alongside a collaborative team of Emergency Medicine Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers
• Shift lengths: 10- and 12-hour shifts
• 2.0 patients/hour average with a broad and diverse case mix
• Full scope of emergency medicine with proficiency in all ER procedures required
• 24/7 in-house support from Anesthesia, Pediatric Hospitalists, and Hospitalists
• Trauma surgery available on call
• Access to a wide range of specialties, including Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Neurology, ENT, GI, Nephrology, General Surgery, and Vascular Surgery
• Intensivist coverage 7A–7P; Hospitalists cover ICU overnight with intensivist backup on call
• FAST Track available for ESI 3–5 patients
• Employed and 1099 options available
• Hospital-employed position offers an excellent benefits package that includes retirement options, a student loan repayment program, and an allowance for continuing education, licensure, and dues

Position Requirements

• Familiarity with the evaluation and management of a wide spectrum of acute illnesses, injuries, and disorders
• Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and perform emergency procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in minor and advanced emergency medicine procedures

Education & Training:

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency

Licensure & Certification:

• Current, unrestricted South Carolina medical license (M.D. or D.O.)
• Active state and federal controlled substance licenses
• Board certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM). Candidates board certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) or Family Medicine (ABFM) with substantial Emergency Medicine experience will also be considered.

Why Beaufort Memorial?

• Live and work in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry, surrounded by waterways, beaches, and a vibrant community rich in history and culture
• Work at a community-focused, not-for-profit hospital with the resources of a regional referral center
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

EOE Statement

Beaufort Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.