Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, South Carolina is recruiting a full-time employed Hospitalist physician to join its inpatient medicine program at a 135-bed, Joint Commission–recognized facility that ranks in the top 15 percent of U.S. hospitals for quality care. This HCA-affiliated community hospital delivers the technology infrastructure and subspecialty support of a large health system with the collegial environment of a regional medical center. The compensation model combines a competitive hourly rate with quality and RVU-based bonus incentives — a structure that rewards both productivity and clinical excellence.
Perks and Benefits
- Hourly base rate plus quality incentive and RVU bonus — a multi-component compensation model that rewards both volume and outcomes
- Employed physician model with full health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Professional liability insurance coverage included
- Access to HCA's national physician network, resources, and career development infrastructure
Practice Highlights
- 135-bed acute care community hospital with both inpatient and outpatient medical services
- 24/7 emergency medicine coverage for adult and pediatric patients, supporting a broad inpatient admission pipeline
- Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for four consecutive years
- Ranks in the top 15 percent of U.S. hospitals for quality care — a meaningful credential for clinicians who take outcomes seriously
- HCA-owned facility with access to state-of-the-art technologies and ongoing investment in clinical innovation across multiple specialties
- Patient-centered care model with active community health engagement, including health and well-being programming for the surrounding population
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
- Clinical comfort managing the full spectrum of adult inpatient acuity in a community hospital setting
About the Community
Walterboro is a charming small city in the South Carolina Lowcountry, situated along Interstate 26 approximately 45 miles west of Charleston — giving residents easy access to one of the Southeast's most celebrated coastal cities while enjoying a significantly lower cost of living and a relaxed, community-oriented pace of life. The region is known for its Spanish moss–draped landscapes, proximity to ACE Basin nature preserves, and a welcoming small-town culture that draws physicians seeking a meaningful work-life balance outside a major metropolitan area.