Rheumatology opportunity in coastal South Carolina 45k Signing Bonus - Conway Medical Center

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Rheumatology Physician will diagnose and treat patients with autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and lupus. The physician will manage a largely outpatient practice, with minimal inpatient. The clinic operates in a market with strong demand for rheumatology services and is well-positioned to grow rapidly. There is also the opportunity to align with the 340(b)-drug program to further enhance care access.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Primarily outpatient clinical role with minimal inpatient consultative responsibilities
• Standard office hours (Mon-Thurs: 8am-5pm / Friday: 8am-12pm)
• Protected administrative time (5 days clinic time with .5-day admin time per week)
• Call Schedule: No night or weekend call responsibilities. Physicians may receive Cerner communications asking how soon a patient needs to be seen for urgent cases, which are scheduled at the next available appointment. The physician will review documentation to assess if appointments should be sooner.
• Inpatient Consults: Average 3 consults per month during clinic hours only (no after-hours consults)
• Clinical Focus: 99% of work is clinic-based, with 1% being consultative services. The physician will manage chronic rheumatologic conditions, perform joint injections, oversee infusion services, and collaborate with APPs
• Dedicated nurse, office staff, and assistant director. The physician will work with a Medical Assistant (MA) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Cerner EMR

PATIENT VOLUME & CENSUS:

• Clinic Patient Volume: 16-18 patients per day
• Demographics: Primarily adult patients with complex autoimmune conditions, with advanced cases referred to a medical university within 100 miles (Charleston, SC).
• Common Conditions: Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and lupus are the top three conditions seen in the clinic.

VISIT TYPES AND PROCEDURES:

• Visit Timing: 60 minutes for new patients, 20 minutes for follow-ups
• Patient Mix: 2 follow-up visits to 1 new patient
• Infusion Services: 10-15% of services are infusion-based.
• Joint aspirations and injections, ultrasound-guided procedures, and infusions.

BENEFITS:

• Sign-on Bonus: $45k+ sign-on bonus to assist with the transition.
• Competitive Compensation: Guaranteed base salary (typically MGMA median) + WRVU bonuses 
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, & vision; supplemental insurance options (short/long-term disability, accidental, cancer, life); retirement plans with employer match.
• Student Loan Repayment: Eligible for loan repayment assistance through the PSLF program, helping to manage and reduce student debt.
• CME Allowances: 5 days off a year / $3k a year
• Malpractice Insurance/Tail Coverage: Coverage provided by CMC.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and ample paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance (24 Days PTO).