Physician - Emergency Medicine

Bluffton, SC 29910

Specialty Emergency Medicine
Profession Physician

Beaufort Memorial Hospital is seeking Emergency Medicine physicians to join a team of 25 providers across two locations in the South Carolina Lowcountry — including a brand-new Bluffton Community Hospital opening March 2027.

Position Highlights

  • Physician openings across two sites: Bluffton Community Hospital (opening March 2027) and the Hilton Head Island freestanding emergency department
  • 12-hour shifts — 7 AM to 7 PM days or 7 PM to 7 AM nights
  • 28 inpatient beds with approximately 50 patients per day and 18,000 annual ED census
  • Full specialist support on-call with the exception of open heart and neurosurgery
  • Practice alongside 25 physicians and 8 APPs
  • Meditech Expanse EMR
  • Committee participation opportunities available
  • Beautiful Lowcountry location in one of South Carolina's most desirable coastal communities

Position Benefits

  • Competitive hourly compensation: $275/hr days, $285/hr nights, $300/hr for dedicated nocturnists
  • wRVU production model available
  • Sign-on bonus (negotiable)
  • Relocation assistance (negotiable)
  • License and DEA reimbursement
  • Student loan repayment assistance; PSLF eligible
  • $3,500 annual CME allowance
  • Full benefits package
  • South Carolina State Pension for all full-time W-2 employees
  • Malpractice and tail coverage provided
  • 2-year contract

Position Requirements

  • MD or DO — Emergency Medicine board certified or board eligible preferred
  • Internal Medicine or Family Practice physicians with relevant ED experience will be considered
  • ATLS certification required for non-ABEM board-certified candidates