<p>A well-established anesthesia program in the Coastal South Carolina region is recruiting a physician Medical Director of Anesthesiology to lead a collaborative, physician-directed perioperative team. The role blends meaningful clinical practice with administrative leadership across a Level II trauma environment that supports a broad surgical case mix — orthopedics, cardiovascular, GI, ENT, interventional radiology, and labor and delivery. At $575,000 base salary on a stable W-2 model, this is a compelling opportunity for an experienced anesthesiologist ready to step into or grow a leadership role without sacrificing clinical engagement. Coastal South Carolina delivers a quality of life — beaches, golf, year-round recreation, and a lower cost of living than comparable coastal markets — that is genuinely difficult to match.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$575,000 base salary</li> <li>Stable W-2 employment model with a well-established anesthesia program</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package</li> <li>CME allowance and professional development resources</li> <li>Wellness and physician support programs</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Medical Director role combining clinical anesthesia practice with administrative and leadership responsibilities</li> <li>Physician-led, team-oriented perioperative environment</li> <li>Collaborative anesthesia care team composed of anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs)</li> <li>Diverse surgical case mix spanning orthopedics, cardiovascular, GI, ENT, and interventional radiology</li> <li>Labor and delivery anesthesia coverage</li> <li>Level II trauma designation supporting a full-acuity regional surgical volume</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency</li> <li>Active South Carolina medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Demonstrated or developing leadership experience within an anesthesia program or perioperative service line</li> <li>Clinical comfort across the full case mix, including obstetric and trauma anesthesia</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>The Coastal South Carolina region offers a lifestyle that draws physicians from across the country — year-round access to beaches, world-class golf, and an active outdoor and dining culture, all at a cost of living that remains well below comparable coastal markets in the Northeast or Southeast. The area combines the amenities of a growing coastal destination with a genuine sense of community, making it an attractive long-term home for physicians relocating with families or seeking a meaningful change of pace.</p>