East Cooper Medical Center – Neonatologist | Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

MUSC Health is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Board-certified or Board-eligible Neonatologist to join our neonatal care team at East Cooper Medical Center in beautiful Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

We welcome physicians from a variety of training backgrounds and experiences who share a commitment to delivering exceptional care for newborns and their families. This opportunity offers experienced neonatologists the support, resources, and collegial environment needed to achieve long-term professional success and career satisfaction.

As part of the MUSC – Community Physicians Neonatology Division, you will provide care in a Level II Special Care Nursery/NICU while benefiting from the expertise, innovation, and resources of South Carolina's leading academic health system. The East Cooper neonatal program is integrated with MUSC Children's Health, providing seamless access to regional neonatal and pediatric subspecialty support. 

Our team values:

• Clinical excellence
• Collaboration and mutual respect
• Family-centered care
• Continuous learning and innovation
• Physician well-being and sustainable practice

About East Cooper Medical Center:

Located in the heart of Mount Pleasant, East Cooper Medical Center serves one of the fastest-growing communities in the Southeast. The hospital's Level II Special Care Nursery/NICU provides specialized care for newborns requiring intermediate-level support and is backed by the expertise and referral network of MUSC Children's Health, the state's premier pediatric and neonatal care provider. MUSC Neonatology supports both East Cooper Medical Center and the nationally recognized neonatal programs in Charleston, creating a collegial and highly integrated care environment.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school 
• Board-certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine 
• Completion of an accredited Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship 
• Minimum of five years of neonatal practice experience following fellowship training 
• Eligible for South Carolina medical licensure 
• Experience performing circumcisions or willingness to obtain training 
• Experience with ventilator management 
• Commitment to family-centered care and participation in daily multidisciplinary rounds 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with speech therapy, lactation, and family support services 
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered neonatal care 
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Position Highlights:

• Practice within a well-established MUSC Neonatology program
• Coverage of a Level II Special Care Nursery/NICU at MUSC Health East Cooper Medical Center
• Collaborative team environment with access to pediatric subspecialty expertise across MUSC Children's Health
• Provide telemedicine rounds for three MUSC-affiliated facilities utilizing the Teladoc platform
• 24-hour in-house APP coverage providing continuous bedside support.
• Provide care for well newborns in addition to Level II nursery responsibilities
• Opportunity to participate in quality improvement and program development initiatives
• Academic affiliation with the Medical University of South Carolina
• Access to advanced neonatal transport and tertiary referral resources
• Supportive physician leadership and robust clinical infrastructure
• Epic EHR platform with integrated AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools

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 Mount Pleasant, South Carolina:

Mount Pleasant offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle that combines natural beauty, family-friendly living, and professional opportunity. Located just minutes from historic downtown Charleston, residents enjoy access to world-class dining, vibrant arts and culture, rich history, and some of the Southeast's most desirable beaches.

Physicians and their families are drawn to the area's outstanding quality of life, which includes:

• Top-rated public and private schools
• Waterfront living and abundant outdoor recreation
• Boating, fishing, golf, and year-round coastal activities
• Vibrant, family-friendly neighborhoods
• Easy access to Charleston's renowned restaurants, entertainment, and cultural attractions
• A thriving local economy and strong sense of community

With its blend of coastal charm, modern amenities, excellent schools, and endless recreational opportunities, Mount Pleasant consistently ranks among the nation's most desirable places to live and work, offering an ideal setting for physicians seeking both career fulfillment and an exceptional lifestyle.

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.

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.

As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. In 2024, for the 10th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina.