<p>A community emergency department in Manning, South Carolina is seeking a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician to step into a Medical Director role — a position that combines clinical practice with administrative leadership and comes with a compensation package built to attract an experienced, motivated clinician. Manning sits in the Clarendon County region of the South Carolina Lowcountry, offering a lower cost of living and a close-knit community feel within reasonable driving distance of Columbia and the broader Midlands corridor.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Exceptional hourly clinical rate — competitive with regional and national benchmarks for Medical Director-level Emergency Medicine physicians</li> <li>Monthly administrative stipend provided in addition to clinical compensation, recognizing the leadership responsibilities of the Medical Director role</li> <li>Outstanding sign-on bonus to reward commitment and offset transition costs</li> <li>Relocation incentives available to support a smooth move to the Manning area</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) status — flexibility in scheduling and tax structuring</li> <li>Complimentary CME to support ongoing board maintenance and professional development</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Medical Director designation — clinical and administrative oversight of the emergency department, with direct influence over operations, quality, and provider culture</li> <li>Community emergency department setting serving Clarendon County and the surrounding rural Lowcountry catchment area</li> <li>Independent contractor engagement with scheduling flexibility consistent with a leadership-track ED position</li> <li>Opportunity to shape department protocols, staffing, and performance metrics from day one</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM) required</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active South Carolina medical license or demonstrated eligibility to obtain licensure</li> <li>Prior leadership, administrative, or Medical Director experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Comfort with the full acuity spectrum of a community emergency department, including rural and underserved patient populations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Manning is the county seat of Clarendon County, situated in South Carolina's Lowcountry — a region defined by its warm climate, cypress-lined lakes, and unhurried pace of life. Lake Marion, one of the largest lakes in the Southeast, is minutes away and offers year-round fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation. Columbia, South Carolina's capital and home to the University of South Carolina, is approximately 60 miles northwest, providing easy access to a major metro's dining, culture, and airport while allowing physicians to live and work in a genuinely affordable, community-oriented setting.</p>