Emergency Medicine Physician | Beaufort Memorial Hospital | Hilton Head & Bluffton, SC

Join Beaufort Memorial Hospital's growing Emergency Medicine team and practice in one of the most sought-after coastal communities in the Southeast. With opportunities at both the Hilton Head Island Freestanding Emergency Department and the new Bluffton Community Hospital opening in March 2027 , you'll enjoy an outstanding work-life balance, strong specialty support, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to help shape a brand-new emergency department.

Why Beaufort Memorial?

• Practice at either:
• Bluffton Community Hospital (opening March 2027)
• Hilton Head Island Freestanding Emergency Department
• Join an established team of 25 Emergency Medicine physicians and 8 Advanced Practice Providers
• 12-hour shifts with flexible scheduling
• Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 21-bed Emergency Department at Bluffton Community Hospital
• 12-bed Freestanding Emergency Department on Hilton Head Island
• Comprehensive specialty backup with on-call support in nearly every specialty, with the exception of open-heart surgery and neurosurgery
• Committee and leadership opportunities for physicians interested in shaping departmental growth
• Meditech Expanse electronic medical record
• Practice in South Carolina's beautiful Lowcountry, offering easy access to Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort, Savannah, and Charleston

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• $275/hour – Day shifts
• $285/hour – Night shifts
• $300/hour – Dedicated nocturnists
• Additional wRVU production incentives
• Choice of W-2 employment or 1099 independent contractor
• Negotiable sign-on bonus
• Negotiable relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package (W-2 physicians)
• South Carolina State Pension for eligible full-time W-2 physicians
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• License and DEA reimbursement
• $3,500 annual CME allowance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine preferred
• Physicians trained in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with significant Emergency Medicine experience are encouraged to apply
• ATLS certification required for physicians who are not ABEM board certified

Live Where Others Vacation

Enjoy life in South Carolina's scenic Lowcountry, where coastal living meets exceptional career opportunity. Whether you prefer the beaches of Hilton Head, the charm of historic Beaufort, or the rapid growth of Bluffton, you'll find outstanding schools, year-round outdoor recreation, boating, golf, fishing, and a welcoming community just a short drive from Savannah and Charleston.

If you're looking for outstanding compensation, scheduling flexibility, a collaborative physician team, and the opportunity to help launch a brand-new hospital while enjoying one of the country's premier coastal destinations, we'd love to speak with you. Apply today to learn more.

Founded in 1944, Beaufort Memorial is a 201-bed , not-for-profit, Joint Commission-accredited regional referral center and the largest healthcare provider between Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina. With nearly 320 board-certified providers , 32 physician practices , two cancer centers, three Express Care clinics, and a longstanding commitment to exceptional patient care, Beaufort Memorial has proudly served the Lowcountry for more than 80 years.

The health system continues to grow with the addition of the new 28-bed Bluffton Community Hospital , opening in March 2027 , expanding access to high-quality care in one of the nation's fastest-growing coastal communities.

Physicians at Beaufort Memorial enjoy the opportunity to practice high-quality, community-focused medicine while living in South Carolina's beautiful Lowcountry, with easy access to Hilton Head Island, historic Beaufort, Savannah, and Charleston. Whether you're seeking career growth, coastal living, or the chance to help shape an expanding health system, Beaufort Memorial offers an exceptional place to build your future.