<p>Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, South Carolina is recruiting a Pediatric Hospitalist physician to join its inpatient team at this 135-bed, Joint Commission–recognized acute care facility. Ranked in the top 15 percent of U.S. hospitals for quality care and a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for four consecutive years, this HCA-owned hospital delivers both inpatient and outpatient services alongside 24/7 emergency medicine coverage for adults and children. The position offers an employed model with hourly-rate compensation, call coverage pay, and the full benefits infrastructure of a nationally scaled health system.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Employed physician model with competitive hourly rate plus separate call coverage compensation</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits</li> <li>Retirement benefits through the employing health system</li> <li>Professional liability insurance coverage included</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>135-bed acute care facility with both inpatient and outpatient medical services</li> <li>Dedicated pediatric hospitalist role serving the inpatient pediatric population</li> <li>24/7 emergency medicine coverage for adults and children on the same campus, supporting seamless pediatric admissions and co-management</li> <li>Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for four consecutive years</li> <li>Ranked in the top 15 percent of U.S. hospitals for quality care</li> <li>HCA-owned facility with access to state-of-the-art technologies and system-wide clinical resources across multiple specialties</li> <li>Active community health engagement program with facility-sponsored events on health and well-being topics</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Pediatrics residency; fellowship training in Pediatric Hospital Medicine a plus</li> <li>Active South Carolina medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Clinical comfort managing the full spectrum of inpatient pediatric acuity in a community hospital setting</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Walterboro is a charming small city in the South Carolina Lowcountry, situated along Interstate 26 roughly 45 miles west of Charleston — giving residents easy access to world-class dining, beaches, and a major metropolitan airport while enjoying a significantly lower cost of living. The surrounding region is known for its Spanish moss–draped landscapes, outdoor recreation along the ACE Basin, and a tight-knit community atmosphere that draws physicians seeking a quieter pace without sacrificing proximity to a vibrant city. Colleton County's mild four-season climate and affordable housing make it a compelling destination for clinicians relocating with families.</p>