Pediatrician
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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 deliver quality healthcare by diagnosing and treating childhood illnesses while maintaining accurate medical records. They will also provide guidance to parents on preventative measures, nutrition, and exercise to ensure the well-being of their patients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatrician at Sweetgrass & SouthernMED Pediatrics a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics — ranked against 683 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Of the 42 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 79% 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).
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