Rural Primary Care - Family Medicine/Internal Medicine - MUSC Health - Bamberg, SC
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Job Description
Job Description Summary
MUSC Health is seeking a full-time BC/BE Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to join MUSC Health Primary Care - Bamberg. 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
- CC004915 MCP - Orangeburg Primary Care Bamberg
- Pay Rate Type
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 MUSC Health Primary Care - Bamberg. 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.
Required Qualifications
- Candidates must be BE/BC in Family or Internal Medicine
- Unrestricted SC licensure
- Federal and state-controlled substance registration
Position Highlights
- Monday-Thursday 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm; Friday 8am-12pm
- 20-25 patients per day, on average
- Team includes 2 experienced Physician Assistants and dedicated support staff
Ideal candidates will have an interest in supporting a diverse patient demographic and enjoy working with experienced Advanced Practice Providers
Benefits & Resources for Physicians
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Employer-funded retirement plan
- 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 Bamberg, SC
Located at the intersection of Highways 301, 601, and 78, Bamberg offers small-town charm with easy access to Charleston, Columbia, and Augusta - all just about an hour drive away.
The area features a low cost of living, excellent public schools that consistently rank among the top in the state, and strong community investment in education and recreation.
With mild winters, warm summers, and well-maintained parks and sports facilities like the Ness Sports Complex, Bamberg provides a welcoming environment for both families and individuals.
Physicians will also appreciate the convenience of nearby Amtrak service, regional airports for private travel, and a close-knit community that values quality of life.
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 physician will provide comprehensive primary care services to patients in a rural setting while collaborating with physician assistants and support staff. They will also participate in academic health system initiatives, including mentorship and primary care innovation.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Family or Internal Medicine. An unrestricted South Carolina medical license and federal/state-controlled substance registration are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
In South Carolina, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$286k (17 salary observations; 103 listings), vs ~$268k nationally (1,393 salary observations; 6,846 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · above average in family medicine | ranked against 2,564 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Family Medicine median $275k (middle half $247k–$315k)165 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| South Carolina vs national | $286k median in South Carolina | $268k nationally (+7%)17 state / 1,393 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | South Carolina index 93.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in South Carolina | 44 active | 2,563 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 46% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | South Carolina Physician listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $88k) · 15% offer loan repayment466 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | −3.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rural Primary Care - Family Medicine/Internal Medicine - MUSC Health - Bamberg, 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 Family Medicine — ranked against 2,564 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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