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Elgin, South Carolina

Primary Care - Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - MUSC Health - Elgin, SC

Primary CareNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job Description Summary MUSC Health is seeking a full-time BC/BE Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to join a well-established primary care clinic in Elgin, SC. The physician will join a dynamic team of 3 physicians and 2 advanced practice providers.

This is an opportunity for an innovative primary care physician to build a rewarding career within a well-known academic health system while also positively impacting rural healthcare access within our state.

Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001825 MCP - Kershaw SHP-Elgin Primary Care Pay Rate Type Hourly, Salary Pay Grade Health-02 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description MUSC Health is seeking a full-time BC/BE Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to join a well-established primary care clinic in Elgin, SC.

The physician will join a dynamic team of 3 physicians and 2 advanced practice providers. This is an opportunity for an innovative primary care physician to build a rewarding career within a well-known academic health system while also positively impacting rural healthcare access within our state.

Primary Care is essential to MUSC Health’s mission of providing exceptional and accessible treatment to patients in South Carolina. That’s why we’re committed to supporting our primary care physicians with ongoing education, mentorship, and leadership development to help them thrive.

Whether you’re passionate about community medicine, shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders, or advancing primary care innovation, MUSC Health can provide the resources and support to help you achieve your goals.

About the Position

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible 100% Outpatient Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; ½ day per week 20-25 patients per day, on average Lab and x-ray onsite Dedicated Certified Medical Assistant Benefits to Support Physicians: Competitive compensation and benefits package Commencement Bonus Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer Paid occurrence malpractice coverage Employer-funded retirement plan CME allowance + paid time off to grow in your field One-on-one support services for managing student debt Generous PTO Paid Parental Leave 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 About Elgin, SC: Located just outside of the state capital, Columbia, Elgin offers small-town charm with easy access to Charleston, Columbia, and Charlotte, NC.

The area features a family-friendly atmosphere and a low cost of living. Physicians will also appreciate the convenience of regional airports for private travel and a close-knit community that values quality of life. 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 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 physician will join a dynamic team of 3 physicians and 2 advanced practice providers in a well-established primary care clinic. They will provide outpatient care and contribute to improving rural healthcare access in South Carolina.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. The position requires a commitment to community medicine and the ability to manage a patient load of 20-25 patients per day.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Healthcare InnovationMedical AssistanceEHR Systems

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 54% have no call, 56% 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).

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care - Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - MUSC Health - 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 Primary Care — ranked against 1,319 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Primary Care Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 35 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
67%
CME allowance
56% this job
Relocation assistance
44%
Loan repayment
23% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,319 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Elgin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,825/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.7
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 · Columbia, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Commencement Bonus
PSLF Eligible
Occurrence Malpractice Coverage
Employer-funded Retirement Plan
CME Allowance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Customized Epic EHR