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Sweetgrass & SouthernMED Pediatrics
Summerville, South Carolina

Pediatrician

PediatricsFull-Time

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Job Description

What it means to be a Pediatrician with Us

We value our families we serve, our communities and our team members.

As a Pediatrician, you will deliver quality healthcare based on an extensive knowledge and thorough understanding of childhood diseases and epidemiology, establish trust with patients and family members to facilitate professional medical relationships focused on maintaining good health, and effectively treating and preventing diseases and illnesses.

These duties are performed in accordance with federal, state and local regulations along with established priorities and procedures of the practice.

Our Mission

At our offices, we do our best each day to provide high quality, compassionate health care to the families in our communities, treating each child as our own. Our staff and providers strive to make each encounter pleasant and informative while respecting the time and individual needs of our patients and families.

  • Benefits that Matter!
  • Paid Time Off
  • Matching 401K
  • Annual Merit Increases
  • Mental Health and Counseling Programs
  • Dental and Orthodontic Coverage
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Care with Low Premiums
  • Short-term Disability
  • Access to Virtual Health & Wellness
  • CME funds
  • State and Federal licensure coverage
  • What a day looks like as a Pediatrician with Us
  • Develop an informed diagnosis based on technical knowledge and the child’s medical history.

Performs thorough examinations on newborns and children to monitor and record their health and physical development.

Diagnose a sick child’s medical condition by performing a thorough examination together with learning of symptoms through in-depth questioning.

Assess and treat injuries and if appropriate, recommend the child to other physicians based on their medical situation.

  • Inform parents on children’s diet, exercise, and disease preventive measures.
  • Recommend and interpret appropriate lab tests results to identify potential infections and/or defects.
  • Dispense vaccines in accordance with applicable governmental guidelines.
  • Prescribe and provide clear instructions for the use of medications.
  • Maintain updated confidential records of child’s illnesses, surgeries, and other medical events.
  • Participate in professional development activities to stay up with Pediatric medical advancements and best practices.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Licensure Requirements

  • Hold an active South Carolina license to practice medicine with a specialty in Pediatrics.
  • Board-eligible of Board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Comprehensive knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases.
  • Highly skilled in the application of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation principles and techniques.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for children and their side-effects.
  • Experienced in traditional and web-based prescription systems.
  • Demonstrates active listening skills.
  • Ability to diagnose and problem-solve.
  • Superbly adept in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

  • Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke free environment.
  • May at times work under stressful situations.
  • Handicapped accessible.

Pay is determined by years of experience as well as location(s) of the office. We hope that you find this position as an exciting opportunity and look forward to the potential of speaking with you!

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatrician will perform thorough examinations on newborns and children to diagnose medical conditions and monitor physical development. They are also responsible for prescribing medications, administering vaccines, and educating parents on preventative health measures.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient ExaminationMedical History AnalysisVaccine AdministrationPrescription ManagementProblem-solvingCommunicationInfectious Disease ManagementMedical DocumentationPatient Education

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 43 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 77% have no call, 19% require no weekends.

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

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs

5
<$270k
3
$270k-305k
3
$305k-340k
1
$364k
1
$390k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
40% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Relocation assistance
27%
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 683 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Summerville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,895/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
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.

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

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

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About Sweetgrass & SouthernMED Pediatrics

Medical Practices
Summerville, South Carolina
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Matching 401K
Annual Merit Increases
Mental Health and Counseling Programs
Dental and Orthodontic Coverage
Vision Insurance
Health Care with Low Premiums
Short-term Disability