General Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Description Summary

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

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005959 MCP - TH - Orthopedics Market Common

Pay Rate Type

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 Orthopedic Surgeon to join a growing community-based Orthopedic Clinic in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This role is an employed position within MUSC Health and practices within the Tidelands Health system to serve Georgetown, Horry, and Williamsburg 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 Orthopedic Surgery
• Eligible for medical license in South Carolina

Position Highlights:

• Full-time inpatient/outpatient practice opportunity due to volume growth, Location Market Commons
• Well-respected, established orthopedics program with nine orthopedic surgeons and six advanced practice providers
• Two acute-care hospitals and three outpatient practices
• 2 days OR/3 days Clinic
• Call Required
• Modern facilities, including 12 operating suites, advanced imaging equipment and a leading inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation network
• MAKO Robot
• Dedicated marketing and outreach to support your success

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, and the surrounding beach communities, 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

Physician

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.

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