Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is recruiting a Hospitalist physician to join its employed medical staff at a 403-bed acute care flagship that serves as the region's Level I adult trauma center and Level II pediatric trauma center. The facility carries designations as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and Accredited Chest Pain Center, and has earned Healthgrades recognition as one of "America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery" in both 2023 and 2024. This is a substantive inpatient medicine role within a high-acuity, multi-campus health system on one of the Southeast's most desirable coastlines.
Perks and Benefits
- Employed model with competitive hourly base rate plus quality incentive and RVU productivity bonus
- Health benefits included with employment
- Professional liability insurance coverage provided
Practice Highlights
- 403-bed acute care hospital with broad inpatient acuity spanning medical, surgical, trauma, cardiac, and stroke patients
- Designated Level I adult trauma center and Level II pediatric trauma center — among the highest-acuity regional referral environments in coastal South Carolina
- Advanced Primary Stroke Center designation supporting a robust neurovascular inpatient census
- Accredited Chest Pain Center with dedicated cardiology service line integration
- Specialized service lines in emergency medicine, cardiology, and women's health
- Multi-campus system including South Strand and North Strand free-standing emergency departments, an advanced wound center, and the Carolina Forest Imaging Center — providing broad referral and consultation infrastructure
- Healthgrades "America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery" — 2023 and 2024 — reflecting institutional commitment to clinical excellence
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Active South Carolina medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing high-acuity inpatient medicine in a Level I trauma and stroke-designated environment
About the Community
Myrtle Beach anchors the Grand Strand — roughly 60 miles of Atlantic coastline in northeastern South Carolina — offering year-round mild weather, a low state income tax environment, and a cost of living well below comparable coastal markets. The region draws physicians who value beach and outdoor lifestyle alongside proximity to Wilmington, NC and Charleston, SC, both within two hours. Strong local school options, a growing healthcare economy, and a vibrant hospitality and dining scene make this a compelling long-term destination for physicians relocating with families.