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Pediatric Physician (MD/DO) - MUSC Health - Orangeburg, SC

PediatricsNo callFull-Time

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job Description Summary The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a board-certified or board eligible Pediatrician to join one other Pediatrician with MUSC Community Physicians, the affiliated community-based multispecialty group.

This position will be hired by MUSC Health and will treat pediatric patients from newborn to 18 years of age and work in the Orangeburg, SC Pediatrics Clinic.

Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC004984 MCP - Orangeburg - Children's Health Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-02 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a board-certified or board eligible Pediatrician to join one other Pediatrician with MUSC Community Physicians, the affiliated community-based multispecialty group.

This position will be hired by MUSC Health and will treat pediatric patients from newborn to 18 years of age and work in the Orangeburg, SC Pediatrics Clinic.

About the Opportunity

Join two other physicians and 5 APPs 100% outpatient Full support staff with typical clinic hours No Hospital Call 20-25 patients a day On-site lab in clinic We will provide: Competitive compensation package Employer-paid Occurrence malpractice coverage Paid Parental Leave CME allowance + paid time off to grow in your field Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility One-on-one support services for managing student debt Employer-funded retirement plans Customized Epic EHR system with physician-centered optimization and robust support Commitment to team-based care, provider wellness, and supporting work/life balance for all care team members Investment in physician-centered tools and technologies to streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and enhance clinical decision-making Additional Job Description Orangeburg, SC, located along the banks of the Edisto River in the Midlands region of South Carolina, is a haven for lovers of outdoor recreation and small-town charm alike.

In Orangeburg, you’ll find picturesque lakes and rivers, oak trees draped in moss, open air markets featuring local artisans, lively festivals and celebrations, and homegrown restaurants serving classic Southern fare.

Hit the links at one of Orangeburg County’s 12+ golf courses and resorts or set up camp under the stars at Santee State Park, located on beautiful Lake Marion. https://www.orangeburgchamber.com/visit-orangeburg/visit Orangeburg is only a 50-minute drive away from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), and one hour’s drive from the Charleston International Airport.

To learn more, or to submit your CV for consideration, email Paula Pratt: prattp@musc.edu MCP Pediatric Physician MD/DO If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team.

Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills.

There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location.

MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina.

The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry.

In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50.

The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatrician will provide outpatient care for patients from newborn to 18 years of age in a community-based clinic setting. The role involves working collaboratively with other physicians and APPs to manage a patient load of 20-25 patients per day.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible Pediatricians. The role requires an MD or DO degree and the ability to work effectively within a multispecialty group.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical diagnosisTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physician (MD/DO) - MUSC Health - Orangeburg, SC at MUSC a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics — ranked against 646 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 42 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 64% have no call, 24% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% 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 Pediatrician Jobs

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$340k-375k
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$390k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
33%
Relocation assistance
27%
Loan repayment
13% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.0this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 646 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Orangeburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$175k
Typical market rent
$1,272/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About MUSC

Hospitals and Health Care
Charleston, South Carolina
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation Package
Employer-paid Occurrence Malpractice Coverage
Paid Parental Leave
CME Allowance + Paid Time Off
PSLF Eligibility
One-on-One Support Services for Managing Student Debt
Employer-funded Retirement Plans
Customized Epic EHR System