Pediatric Intensivist (Per Diem)

Pediatrix; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(K) Thrift Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Various Discount Programs

Job summary

Pediatrix is seeking an experienced Board Certified Pediatric Intensivist for per diem coverage at Summerville Medical Center, located just outside Charleston, SC. This role includes 24-hour rounding, procedures such as intubations and line placements, and consultation with various pediatric subspecialties. The ideal candidate must have active SC licensure and recent pediatric critical care experience. This position offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits for qualified employees and dependents.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an active SC license.
• Board Certification in Pediatric Critical Care with recent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide per diem coverage at Summerville Medical Center.
• Conduct 24-hour rounding plus call from home/hotel.
• Perform procedures including intubations and line placements.

Skills

Board Certification in Pediatric Critical Care

Recent experience in pediatric critical care

Job description

Overview:

Per Diem opportunity for an experienced, Board Certified Pediatric Intensivist in Beautiful Charleston, South Carolina

Responsibilities

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking an experienced Board‑Certified Pediatric Intensivist to provide per diem coverage at Summerville Medical Center (SMC) just 30 minutes from Charleston!

Your Clinical Scope

• 6-bed PICU with 2 observation beds
• Level III NICU support
• Telephone consult available with quaternary care center 45 minutes away
• Inpatient pediatric floor + ER consults
• 24 hour rounding plus call from home/hotel
• Procedures include: intubations, LPs, line/chest tube placement, CPR
• 2024 Census: 373 pediatric admits, 85 PICU admits, ADC: 4.1

Subspecialty Support

• Onsite: Pediatric Surgery, GI, ENT, Anesthesia, Radiology
• Telemedicine: Pediatric Cardiology
• Actively recruiting Pediatric Neurology

About Summerville Medical Center

SMC is a 124-bed acute‑care hospital with:

• South Carolina’s busiest Pediatric ER (19K+ visits in 2024)
• A growing Women’s & Children’s service line
• Home‑like birthing suites and advanced surgical services

Why Summerville?

• Historic charm meets modern convenience
• Close to Charleston’s beaches, culture, and cuisine
• Year‑round outdoor activities in a warm, coastal climate

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Pediatric Critical Care with recent experience required
• Only candidates with active SC licenses will be considered

Benefits and Compensation

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign‑on bonuses and relocation.

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Livongo Diabetes Management
• Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
• Smart Shopper
• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 15% discount*
• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Optional Life and AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre‑Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)**
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Sick Pay Bank
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**
• Group Aflac Policies
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Charitable Fund
• Care.com
• Various Discount Programs

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

**Available to part‑time regular and part‑time casual employees aged 21 and over

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.