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Little River, South Carolina

MCLEOD HEALTH SEACOAST - EM - MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Emergency MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

Advance your career as an emergency medicine facility medical director at McLeod Seacoast Medical Center in Little River, South Carolina. Welcome to McLeod Seacoast - where innovative healthcare meets a warm community! Join TeamHealth and lead our dedicated emergency department team towards unparalleled patient care.

McLeod Seacoast Is The Place For You

  • Cutting-edge facility: our state-of-the-art hospital, boasting 155 hospital beds with 28 ED beds, is equipped with the latest technology and resources to deliver exceptional medical services to our community
  • Over 37,000 annual visits: our facility plays a vital role in ensuring the well-being of our patients
  • Patient-centered care: we prioritize personalized care and ensure that each patient is treated with compassion and respect
  • Commitment to excellence in healthcare
  • Collaborative environment: be part of a supportive team that values teamwork, professionalism, and continuous learning
  • Your expertise and leadership will help shape the future of healthcare at McLeod Seacoast

Discover the charm of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as you work at McLeod Seacoast - a vibrant coastal community known for its pristine beaches, exciting entertainment options, and world-class dining experiences.

Ready to make your mark? Apply now and join us in delivering exceptional care.

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City Caption

A Picturesque Village in North Myrtle Beach

City Description

Little River is the northernmost Grand Strand community, located on the North Carolina border, sitting near a 60-miles string of beautiful Atlantic beaches.

Known for being laid-back and offering a calm lifestyle for those who live there. Head out on the water for some deep-sea fishing, enjoy local seafood from Little River eateries, or take a boat tour. This seaside city offers fun and relaxation to residents and visitors. There's no better place to call home.

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McLeod Seacoast is the Right Choice

Facility Description

Serving northern Horry County (SC) and southern Brunswick County (NC), McLeod Health Seacoast has 155 patient beds, 24-bed emergency department serving approximately 30,000 high-acuity patients annually.

We offer comprehensive outpatient and inpatient surgical services along with the outpatient testing department provides radiology, laboratory, rehabilitation, pharmacy, respiratory and medical nutrition therapy services.

Our team of highly-skilled clinicians use the latest techniques and technology to provide advanced care.

Job Benefits

  • Competitive administrative stipend and clinical compensation
  • Access to leadership development programs such as Leadership Education and Development (LEAD), Coach Development Academy (CDA), National Medical Leadership Conference (NMLC) and diversity and inclusion programs
  • Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through TeamHealth Institute
  • Stability of a respected industry leader
  • Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will lead the emergency department team at McLeod Seacoast Medical Center to ensure high-quality patient care. This role involves overseeing clinical operations, fostering a collaborative environment, and shaping the future of healthcare services at the facility.

Requirements

The position requires an experienced emergency medicine physician with strong leadership capabilities. Candidates must be prepared to manage a high-acuity department and work effectively within a multidisciplinary hospital team.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Team managementStaff developmentHealthcare administrationQuality improvement

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 30 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 87% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Emergency Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedEmergency Medicine median $588k (middle half $303k–$588k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Emergency Medicine listings in South Carolina42 active1,053 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 7% remote · 87% no call · 53% no weekends30 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedSouth Carolina physician listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 15% offer loan repayment466 active listings, Nov 2026
Emergency Medicine hiring demand#1 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 63 days · 55% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 325 postings, 316 closed
New Emergency Medicine listings491 in the last 30 days432 the 30 days before (+14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Emergency Medicine pay trend+14.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 10 employers
15
<$390k
2
$390k-430k
1
$460k
1
$500k
1
$650k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
15%
CME allowance
10% this job
Visa sponsorship
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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#4

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+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Team Health

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Knoxville, TN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive administrative stipend and clinical compensation
Leadership development programs (LEAD, CDA, NMLC)
CME through TeamHealth Institute
Clinician wellness program

Living in Little River

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$334k
Typical market rent
$1,569/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.