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COLLETON MEDICAL CENTER - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN

Emergency Medicine Top 25% in Emergency MedicineContract

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Job Description

DESCRIPTION

TeamHealth is seeking an emergency medicine physician to join our team in the

emergency department at Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, South Carolina.

This is an excellent opportunity to practice high-quality emergency medicine in

a supportive, community-focused hospital while enjoying a strong work-life

balance.

About the Role

* 38,000 annual visits

* 20-bed ED

* 30 hours of physician coverage

* 24 hours of advanced practice clinician coverage

* Meditech EMR documentation system

* Board certified/board eligible ABEM or AOBEM required

* Independent contractor

To learn more, apply today.

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City Caption

The front porch of the Lowcountry

City Description

  • Established in 1826, Walterboro offers the best of South Carolina. Not only does
  • Walterboro offer rich history and serve as the artistic center for South
  • Carolina, the city also marks the beginning of the Lowcountry. Walterboro

maintains a balance between being the economic heart of Colleton County and

preserving its small town character. Anchored by the South Carolina Artisans

Center, the official Folk Art and Craft Center of the State, and the new

Colleton County Museum and Farmer's Market, Walterboro has upscale shopping

centers, spacious parks, cultural events, and easy access to Charleston,

Savannah, and Columbia bring big city convenience to a small town atmosphere.

The ambiance and quality of life in Walterboro makes it the community of choice!

Facility Caption

Patient-centered care

Facility Description

Located in the heart of Walterboro, Colleton Medical Center has a longstanding

history as a leader in the community with a commitment to patient-centered care.

This 135-bed facility offers both inpatient and outpatient medical services, as

well as 24/7 emergency medicine care for adults and children. The Joint

Commission named Colleton Medical Center a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures

for four consecutive years and the facility ranks in the top 15 percent of U. S.

hospitals for quality care. Colleton Medical Center is an HCA-owned facility,

focused on providing innovative, state-of-the-art technologies to physician

teams in a variety of specialties and offering events for community members on

important health and well-being topics.

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package and signing incentives
  • Full-time and part-time options available; flexible scheduling
  • Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
  • Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME
  • Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career
  • Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program

Key Responsibilities

The staff physician will provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients in the emergency department at Colleton Medical Center. Responsibilities include managing patient flow, performing clinical assessments, and documenting care within the Meditech EMR system.

Requirements

Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in ABEM or AOBEM. The role requires a commitment to patient-centered care and the ability to work as an independent contractor.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

ABEM certificationAOBEM certificationClinical documentationEmergency department management

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 41 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 83% have no call, 41% require no weekends.

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

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Salary Distribution22 jobs · 10 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Emergency Medicine

Living in Walterboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$210k
Median resident rent
$965/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
Signing incentives
Full-time and part-time options
Flexible scheduling
Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
Access to professional development tools
Educational resources and CME
Leadership and growth opportunities