Medical Director / Physician Aiken SC
Listed compensation
$400k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Medical Director / Physician Aiken SC (20 miles NE of Augusta)
$350K+ | Monday–Friday
We are seeking a Medical Director / Physician to join an established rehabilitation hospital in Aiken, SC. This is an excellent opportunity for a PM&R/Physiatry or Internal Medicine physician looking for strong earning potential, clinical leadership, and an exceptional work-life balance.
Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule with flexible start and end times and approximately 5–6 clinical hours per day—without traditional 12-hour hospital shifts.
Compensation & Benefits
- $350K+
- Health, dental, vision & life insurance
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off
- CME reimbursement
- Malpractice coverage
- Licensure & DEA coverage
- Travel-related expenses covered
- Credentialing/licensing support
- APP support to help manage higher census
- Scribe support available for documentation
What You'll Do
- Provide medical management for patients in a rehabilitation hospital setting
- Perform histories, physicals and patient evaluations
- Diagnose and manage acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions
- Order and review labs, imaging and diagnostic testing
- Review and approve rehabilitation care plans
- Prescribe medications and coordinate specialty referrals
- Participate in interdisciplinary patient care conferences
- Collaborate with rehabilitation, nursing and clinical teams
- Monitor patient progress and continuity of care
- Provide clinical leadership as Medical Director
- Work with leadership on policies and procedures affecting patient care
- Attend required monthly meetings
Qualifications
- MD or DO with South Carolina medical license or ability to obtain
- BCBE PM&R / Physiatry or Internal Medicine background
- DEA and applicable controlled substance registration
- ACLS certification
- Strong communication and clinical leadership skills
- Rehabilitation experience preferred
- Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position combines the earning potential and leadership responsibilities of a Medical Director role with a schedule designed for work-life balance. You'll join an established interdisciplinary team with APP and scribe support, flexible daily hours, and a strong focus on quality patient care.
If you're a PM&R or Internal Medicine physician looking for a full-time Medical Director opportunity in Aiken, SC, apply today to learn more.
- Please send your resume
- HCRC Staffing
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will provide medical management for patients in a rehabilitation hospital, including performing evaluations and coordinating care plans. They will also provide clinical leadership by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and assisting with policy development.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director / Physician Aiken SC at Healthcare Recruitment Counselors a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — ranked against 200 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$400k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $427k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No call
- No weekends