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Little River, South Carolina

MCLEOD HEALTH SEACOAST - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN

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Job Description

DESCRIPTION

TeamHealth is seeking an emergency medicine nocturnist to join our established
emergency department team in Little River, South Carolina, near Myrtle Beach. In
this role, you will work within a major health system comprised of 5 facilities.
If you are ABEM/AOBEM or board-eligible in EM, you're a great fit for this
role. This is a  full-time position offering the ideal combination of high
earning potential, scheduling flexibility, sign-on and relocation incentives,
and exceptional work-life balance, all while practicing along the beautiful
South Carolina coast.

If you are an EM physician who is passionate about providing exceptional patient
care with the flexibility for time away from work, McLeod's scheduling model is
designed with you in mind. With just 120 clinical hours per month, physicians
enjoy the opportunity to create extended stretches of time off for travel,
family activities, personal interests, or supplemental income opportunities.
Whether you prefer coastal living near Myrtle Beach, a quieter rural community,
or easy access to Charleston and Wilmington, this position offers the
flexibility to build the lifestyle you want while maintaining a rewarding
emergency medicine career.

Interested in learning more? Apply today!

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City Caption

A Community of Myrtle Beach

City Description

A community of Myrtle Beach, Little River, South Carolina, is home to the Little
River which flows through the area. The city is an area known for being
laid-back and offering a calm lifestyle for those who live there. Head out on
the water for some deep-sea fishing, enjoy local seafood from Little River
eateries, or take a boat tour. This seaside city offers fun and relaxation to
residents and visitors. There's no better place to call home.

Job Benefits

  • Independent contractor (1099) status
  • Dedicated nocturnist schedule
  • Full-time commitment of 120 clinical hours per month
  • Physicians work their full-time hours across participating system facilities
  • Epic EMR system
  • Strong leadership and APC support

Key Responsibilities

The staff physician will provide emergency medical care as a nocturnist within the established emergency department team. The role involves working 120 clinical hours per month across participating system facilities.

Requirements

Candidates must be ABEM/AOBEM board-certified or board-eligible in emergency medicine. The position is open to new graduates and supports J1 visa holders.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical practice

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 82% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Physician 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

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 9 employers

4
<$350k
17
$350k-440k
6
$440k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
73%
CME allowance
27%
Relocation assistance
15% this job
Sign-on bonus
12% this job
Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Little River

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$333k
Typical market rent
$1,512/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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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Benefits & Perks

Independent contractor (1099) status
Dedicated nocturnist schedule
Full-time commitment of 120 clinical hours per month
Physicians work their full-time hours across participating system facilities
Epic EMR system
Strong leadership and APC support
Sign-on and relocation incentives
Scheduling flexibility