McLeod Health Seacoast in Little River, South Carolina — serving northern Horry County and southern Brunswick County — is recruiting a Facility Medical Director to lead its 24-bed Emergency Department, which manages approximately 30,000 high-acuity visits annually. This is a combined clinical and administrative role at a 155-bed acute care hospital positioned along the Grand Strand corridor, offering a physician leader the opportunity to shape department culture, drive quality outcomes, and practice emergency medicine in one of the Southeast's most desirable coastal communities. The position carries a dedicated administrative stipend on top of clinical compensation and is backed by a national emergency medicine organization with deep infrastructure for leadership development and clinician support.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive administrative stipend in addition to clinical compensation
- Access to structured leadership development programs: Leadership Education and Development (LEAD), Coach Development Academy (CDA), and the National Medical Leadership Conference (NMLC)
- Diversity and inclusion program participation
- CME access and professional development resources through a dedicated institute platform
- Clinician wellness program
- Stability of an established, nationally recognized emergency medicine practice model
Practice Highlights
- 24-bed Emergency Department with approximately 30,000 high-acuity patient visits per year
- 155-bed acute care hospital serving a broad regional catchment across northern Horry County, SC and southern Brunswick County, NC
- Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services on campus
- Outpatient testing department offering radiology, laboratory, rehabilitation, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, and medical nutrition therapy services
- Advanced clinical technology and techniques utilized by a team of highly skilled clinicians
- Facility Medical Director role combines direct patient care with departmental leadership, quality oversight, and team development responsibilities
- Access to national medical leadership infrastructure, including conferences and peer networks, to support the director's administrative growth
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active South Carolina medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Demonstrated clinical competency in a high-acuity emergency medicine environment
- Leadership experience or strong interest in administrative medicine, quality improvement, and department management
About the Community
Little River is a charming waterfront community at the northern tip of South Carolina's Grand Strand, minutes from North Myrtle Beach and the North Carolina border. The area offers year-round mild weather, Atlantic coastline access, world-class golf, boating, and a low cost of living relative to comparable coastal markets. Families benefit from well-regarded Horry County schools, a growing local dining and arts scene, and easy access to Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach for additional amenities — making this an exceptional setting for a physician seeking both professional impact and coastal lifestyle.