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Sumter, South Carolina

Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist - Sumter (0.75 FTE)

PediatricsIncludes callPart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

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Job Summary

The Prisma Health Physician is responsible for the provision of quality medical services to patients of Prisma Health-University Medical Group

Accountabilities

Engages in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease, defects or injuries and recommend or prescribe treatments for the relief or cure of physical, mental or functional ailments or defects.

Renders medical treatment to his or her patients consistent with generally accepted professional standards of care without regard to their ability to pay for such treatment and without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, or age.

Completes accurate, legible, and timely records with respect to all medical examinations and procedures; to accurately use Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases codes.

Provides after hours call coverage equally with other physicians of the Practice unless there is an agreement otherwise.

Complies with standards of accepted medical practice, the rules and regulations of managed care organizations and other payors, including but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid (except to the extent those rules conflict with Physician’s professional medical judgment), and the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Enhances clinical skills by maintaining sufficient continuing medical education to meet the requirements of the Physician’s certification and/or state licensing board.

Agrees to actively participate in non-revenue generating activities which serve to advance the Vision and Mission of Prisma Health.

As an Academic Health Center, these activities may range from serving on committees, community outreach, helping to meet the teaching, the research goals and/or other activities as determined by the appropriate Department Chair.

These important expectations are shared by all providers within Prisma Health–University Medical Group and are key elements of a high performing, integrated, physician led organization.

Participates in responding to requests for proposals for managed care contracts.

Participates in the establishment of quality assurance programs, utilization management programs, patient education services, and patient satisfaction programs.

Assists Employer in obtaining and maintaining any and all licenses, permits and other authorizations, plus achieving any applicable accreditation standards that relate to the business of Physician's Practice or Department.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

  • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Successful Completion of Residency; Board Certified or Board Eligible; Medical Staff Privileges
  • Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
  • Must be licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment
  • Controlled Substance License in state of employment
  • Drug Enforcement Agency Number
  • Other Required Skills and Experience
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Knowledge of Office Equipment (fax/copier)
  • Mathematical skills
  • Specialty specific skills

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location: Tuomey

  • Facility
  • Pediatrics Sumter

Department: Pediatrics Sumter-Practice Operations

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Key Responsibilities

The physician is responsible for diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases or injuries while providing quality medical services to patients. They must also maintain accurate medical records, participate in quality assurance programs, and contribute to the academic and research goals of the organization.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and have successfully completed a residency program. They are required to be board certified or board eligible and possess a valid medical license in the state of employment.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationMedical examinationOffice equipment operation

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 54% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $255k (middle half $223k–$300k)87 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in South Carolina19 active737 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 12% remote · 54% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedSouth Carolina Physician listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 14% offer loan repayment472 active listings, Nov 2026
Pediatrics hiring demand#9 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 45 days · 29% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed
New Pediatrics listings1,238 in the last 30 days792 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+7.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pediatrician Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 19 employers
4
<$240k
8
$240k-275k
3
$275k-310k
6
$310k-345k
3
$345k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
68%
Relocation assistance
36%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Full Time Pediatric Hospitalist

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$344k-$396k
#2

Appeals M.D. – Pediatrician Required (Remote)

UnitedHealth Group · Tampa, Florida

$249k-$373k
#3

Pediatrician - Reliant Medical Group

$204k-$346k
#4

Physician – Pediatrician – St. Cloud, MN

$240k-$330k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 730 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Sumter

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$205k
Typical market rent
$1,469/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.0
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Sumter, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.