Trident Health, a 407-bed HCA hospital system in Charleston, South Carolina, is recruiting a Hospitalist Physician to join its employed medical staff across two acute care hospitals — Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center — plus two freestanding emergency departments. Trident Health has earned Joint Commission recognition as one of the nation's top hospitals for quality and safety four consecutive years running, making this an environment where clinical standards are taken seriously and institutional support is strong. The system's breadth of specialty services — including a nationally accredited Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, an award-winning Heart Center, a dedicated Breast Care Center, and the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery — gives hospitalists access to robust subspecialty consultation and a high-acuity, diverse inpatient case mix.
Perks and Benefits
- Employed physician model with institutional stability within a major HCA-affiliated health system
- Hourly PRN rate available for flexible coverage engagements
- Professional liability insurance coverage provided
Practice Highlights
- 407-bed health system spanning two acute care hospitals: Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center
- Two freestanding emergency departments: Centre Pointe Emergency and Moncks Corner Medical Center, feeding inpatient admissions
- Joint Commission-accredited system recognized nationally for quality and safety — four consecutive years
- Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence on campus, supporting complex perioperative hospitalist co-management
- Award-winning Heart Center with cardiology subspecialty consultation readily available
- Trident Breast Care Center providing multidisciplinary oncology support
- South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery — one of the region's premier minimally invasive surgical programs
- Broad subspecialty depth enables strong consultative support for complex inpatient cases
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency
- Active South Carolina medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing high-acuity inpatient medicine across a multi-hospital system with robust surgical and cardiac service lines
About the Community
Charleston, South Carolina consistently ranks among the most desirable cities in the country — a historic coastal city offering world-class dining, a thriving arts scene, and immediate access to barrier island beaches. The region's cost of living remains favorable relative to comparable coastal metros, and the Charleston area is home to highly rated public and private schools, making it an exceptional destination for physicians relocating with families. Outdoor recreation spans year-round boating, kayaking, and golf, all within minutes of the hospital campuses.