MUSC Health seeking Endocrinologist | Elgin, SC
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Job Description
Job Description Summary
MUSC Health Endocrinology is seeking a full-time Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Endocrinologist to join our expanding team in Elgin, South Carolina. This position is an outpatient, full-time, employed position.
This is a prime opportunity to join a very busy and growing region with a service area population of 70,000 residents. We are seeking candidates who are compassionate and committed to excellence in patient care, have strong clinical skills, and who are dedicated to providing a continuum of care for patients.
- Entity
- MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
- Worker Type
- Employee
- Worker Sub-Type
- Regular
- Cost Center
- CC004263 MCP - Kershaw Endocrinology Elgin MP
- Pay Rate Type
Salary
- Pay Grade
- Health-02
- Scheduled Weekly Hours
- 40
Work Shift
Job Description
MUSC Health Endocrinology is seeking a full-time Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Endocrinologist to join our expanding team in Elgin, South Carolina. This position is an outpatient, full-time, employed position.
This is a prime opportunity to join a very busy and growing region with a service area population of 70,000 residents. We are seeking candidates who are compassionate and committed to excellence in patient care, have strong clinical skills, and who are dedicated to providing a continuum of care for patients.
About MUSC Health Endocrinology
MUSC Health Endocrinology is a specialized clinic in Elgin, South Carolina, providing comprehensive care for diabetes, thyroid, osteoporosis, and metabolic diseases. Our team collaborates closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans to restore health and improve quality of life.
Required Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Boad of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology.
Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program and Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Fellowship.
Must hold or be eligible for an unrestricted South Carolina Medical license.
Position Highlights
- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with specialized mentors and APPs in a supportive clinical setting.
- Growth Potential: Step into an existing, rapidly expanding patient base at the Elgin Medical Pavilion, located 20 miles east of Columbia.
- Comprehensive Care: Access to modern facilities and MUSC Health’s extensive referral network.
- Clinical Support: Strong Clinical and Administrative Support Teams.
Benefits & Resources for Physicians
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Employer-funded retirement plans
- Paid occurrence malpractice coverage
- Paid parental leave
- CME allowance + paid days off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- One-on-one support services for managing student debt
- Epic EHR with physician-centered optimization and robust user support
- AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care
- Team-based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and physician well-being
Life in Elgin, South Carolina
Life in Elgin, South Carolina offers the perfect balance: the quiet, community-focused pace of a small town paired with the high-energy amenities of Columbia, the State Capital, just 20 minutes away. This area is highly attractive for its affordability and master-planned communities, as well as its convenient proximity to both the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
To the East: you find the Historic town of Camden – a unique blend of Southern charm, rich history, and a vibrant equine and arts culture. It serves as a gateway to outdoor recreation, including boating, fishing and swimming on Lake Wateree.
To the West: Columbia, affectionately known as “Soda City” – offers a bustling urban lifestyle. Nearby Lake Murray provides over 50,000 acres of water for extensive boating and fishing while the city itself features top-tier dining, arts, and SEC collegiate sports. Columbia also features additional attractions such as the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, South Carolina State Museum, EdVenture, and the Congaree National Park
Additional Job Description
About MUSC
South Carolina’s leading academic health system, MUSC Health serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services.
As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates academic medicine, research, and education with a strong commitment to patient care.
Physicians who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful investment in physicians’ success.
With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long-term physician careers.
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: uscis.gov
Key Responsibilities
The endocrinologist will provide comprehensive outpatient care for patients with diabetes, thyroid, osteoporosis, and metabolic diseases. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop personalized treatment plans and ensure a continuum of care.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship and hold or be eligible for a South Carolina medical license.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Endocrinology — Physician Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 10% have no call, 20% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · above average in endocrinology | ranked against 330 Endocrinology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $292k (middle half $266k–$310k)150 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | South Carolina index 93.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Endocrinology listings in South Carolina | 6 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physician listings in South Carolina | 448 active | 22,314 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% remote · 10% no call · 20% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | South Carolina physician listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 15% offer loan repayment448 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Endocrinology hiring demand | #28 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 43 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 66 postings, 48 closed |
| New Endocrinology listings | 129 in the last 30 days | 70 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates MUSC Health seeking Endocrinologist | Elgin, SC at MUSC a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Endocrinology — ranked against 330 active Endocrinology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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