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Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Gastroenterologist – Murrells Inlet and Georgetown, SC

GastroenterologyIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) at Tidelands Health is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Gastroenterologist to join a growing community-based health system in Murrells Inlet and Georgetown, South Carolina. This role is an employed position within MUSC Health and practices within the Tidelands Health system to serve Georgetown and Horry Counties, the second fastest growing region in the country.

  • Entity
  • MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
  • Worker Type
  • Employee
  • Worker Sub-Type
  • Regular
  • Cost Center
  • CC005952 MCP - TH - Gastroenterology MI
  • Pay Rate Type
  • Hourly, Salary
  • Pay Grade
  • Health-02
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) at Tidelands Health is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Gastroenterologist to join a growing community-based health system in Murrells Inlet and Georgetown, South Carolina. This role is an employed position within MUSC Health and practices within the Tidelands Health system to serve Georgetown and Horry Counties, the second fastest growing region in the country.

About Tidelands Health

Tidelands Health operates Georgetown Memorial Hospital (131 beds) in Georgetown, SC and Waccamaw Community Hospital (121 beds) in Murrells Inlet, SC, is a community-based, not-for-profit, health system that reinvests millions of dollars each year into our facilities and technology.

We are our region’s MUSC Health affiliate. Tidelands Health is dedicated to keeping the communities we serve healthy and active, inside, and outside of the hospital. With four hospitals, and more than 70 outpatient locations, a Tidelands Health facility is always close to home.

Required Qualifications

  • Board Certified/Board Eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in Gastroenterology
  • Eligible for medical license in South Carolina

Position Highlights

  • Full-time inpatient/outpatient practice opportunity due to volume growth
  • Well-respected, established group with six gastroenterologists and eight advanced practice providers
  • Two acute-care hospitals and three outpatient practices
  • 1:6 call, with future call of 1:7 (upcoming addition of GI Hospitalist)
  • Four weeks of OP and one week of IP monthly
  • Excellent clinical support with a dedicated MA per provider
  • Dedicated marketing and outreach to support your success
  • Honored by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy’s Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program

Benefits & Resources for Physicians

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Employer-funded retirement plans
  • 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 Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Murrells Inlet offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and modern convenience. Known as the “Seafood Capital of South Carolina,” this picturesque waterfront community features beautiful beaches, scenic marshes, and a vibrant boardwalk lined with local restaurants and shops.

Residents enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and the cultural amenities of nearby Myrtle Beach and Charleston. With a warm climate, friendly community, and high quality of life, Murrells Inlet is an exceptional place to live, work, and thrive.

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 Gastroenterologist will provide both inpatient and outpatient care within the Tidelands Health system, serving patients in Georgetown and Horry Counties. The role involves participating in a call rotation and collaborating with a team of gastroenterologists and advanced practice providers.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in Gastroenterology. Additionally, applicants must be eligible for a medical license in the state of South Carolina.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient careClinical documentationMedical diagnosisTreatment planning

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

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).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Gastroenterology listings

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  • Includes call

Living in Murrells Inlet

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$394k
Typical market rent
$1,933/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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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About MUSC

Hospitals and Health Care
Charleston, South Carolina
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Employer-funded retirement plans
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