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Physician Ambassador - Novant Health Bluffton Emergency Department

Emergency MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Bluffton, SC – Seeking Emergency Medicine Physician Ambassador

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 890 practices across the country, serving 14.5 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

As an ambassador you’ll have the opportunity to work in a variety of practice settings while earning premium pay. Vituity has an excellent opportunity for Hospitalists to join our ambassador team. Our ambassadors act as support for the emergency staffing needs at our existing sites and new start-ups.

  • Full-time ambassadors are guaranteed a minimum of 142 hours per month for full-time providers.
  • All travel and room and board costs are covered.
  • Hospital credentialing fees, applicable state licensing, secondary DEA cost and required certifications for the site will be covered.
  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians.
  • Current ABEM board certification required.

As the role of the Vituity Ambassador requires the ability to obtain temporary privileges at our client hospitals, all Ambassador candidates must have a clean professional record regarding standard hospital attestation questions (not including malpractice cases).

The ideal candidate for the Ambassador program must be flexible, collaborative, and possess outstanding communication skills.

  • Benefits of the Ambassador Program
  • Premium compensation package.
  • Practice across the United States but live where you want.
  • Become a partner on day one.
  • Opportunity to travel to different areas.
  • Reimbursement for licensure, credentialing, travel, and lodging expenses.
  • Access to CME and educational resources through Vituity University.

The Practice

  • Novant Health Bluffton Emergency Department – Bluffton, South Carolina
  • Vituity’s physician partnership culture inspires clinician retention and engagement, and supports autonomy to make local decisions.
  • Equal distribution among all practicing physicians.
  • No outside investors, external stakeholders, or long-term debt.

The Community

Bluffton, South Carolina is a charming Lowcountry town nestled along the May River, offering a unique blend of Southern hospitality, scenic beauty, and modern amenities.

Its historic Old Town district features quaint shops, local art galleries, and exceptional dining, while nearby landmarks like Hilton Head Island and Savannah, Georgia provide easy access to stunning beaches, golf courses, and cultural attractions.

Residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities, from kayaking and fishing on the May River to exploring nearby nature preserves and coastal trails.

Bluffton experiences warm summers, mild winters, and vibrant spring and fall seasons.

Its close-knit community, strong sense of history, and emphasis on local traditions make it a welcoming place to live and work.

Sports enthusiasts can cheer on major league teams just a couple of hours away in Atlanta or Charlotte, making Bluffton a peaceful yet connected coastal gem.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Student loan refinancing discounts
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Ambassador will provide emergency medical care at various Novant Health and Vituity practice sites. They act as support for emergency staffing needs at existing locations and new start-ups.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Certified in Emergency Medicine with current ABEM certification. A clean professional record and the ability to obtain temporary hospital privileges are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical careCollaborationFlexibilityPatient careEmergency department operations

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 47 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 87% have no call, 60% 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 Emergency Medicine Jobs

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Salary Distribution41 jobs · 9 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
25% this job
Sign-on bonus
15%
Relocation assistance
13%
Loan repayment
10% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,041 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Bluffton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$500k
Typical market rent
$2,127/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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

Superior Health Plan Options
Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage
Partnership model with K-1 status pay structure
Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction
Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
EAP and travel assistance
Student loan refinancing discounts
Reimbursement for licensure, credentialing, travel, and lodging