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Primary Care Physician

Medical University of South Carolina · Bluffton, SC

Posted October 19, 2026

MUSC Health Bluffton Medical Pavilion · 700 Buckwalter Towne Blvd, Bluffton, SC, US, 29910

  • Pay: MUSC does not post a pay range for this role (competitive compensation per MUSC pay grade)
  • Employment: Full time, 40 hours/week
  • Location: MUSC Health Bluffton Medical Pavilion
  • Employer: MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
  • MUSC Job ID: R-0000067778

MUSC Health – Beaufort is seeking a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to join a new primary care practice opening in beautiful coastal Beaufort, SC. This is an opportunity for an innovative primary care physician to build a rewarding career within a well-known academic health system, while also positively impacting healthcare access within our state.

Primary Care is essential to MUSC Health’s mission of providing exceptional and accessible treatment to patients in South Carolina. That’s why we’re committed to supporting our primary care physicians with ongoing education, mentorship, and leadership development to help them thrive. Whether you’re passionate about community medicine, shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders, or advancing primary care innovation, MUSC Health can provide the resources and support to help you achieve your goals.

Required Qualifications

  • BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
  • Unrestricted SC licensure
  • Federal and state-controlled substance registration

Position Highlights

  • New office located at 1055 Ribaut Rd in Beaufort, SC
  • Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; one ½ day per week
  • 6 exam rooms
  • Dedicated onsite support staff
  • Minimal call

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

Life in Beaufort

Beaufort, SC is known for its historic character, scenic locations, year-round mild climate, and even as the filming site for many well-known movies! There’s something for everyone, from historical tours, to enjoying local beaches, to boating, fishing, and kayaking, to shopping and dining in downtown Beaufort. Visit Beaufort and we think you’ll agree that our area is a great place to live and work.

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.

Employer

Medical University of South Carolina

MUSC Health is South Carolina's leading academic health system and the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. It serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics and specialty services, integrating academic medicine, research and education with a strong commitment to patient care.

The MUSC Health system:

  • MUSC Health University Medical Center and the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in Charleston, the state's academic medical center
  • Regional medical centers in Columbia, Florence, Orangeburg, Lancaster, Chester, Camden (Kershaw), Marion, Cades (Black River) and Mount Pleasant (East Cooper), plus MUSC Health at Tidelands on the Grand Strand
  • MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, MUSC Community Physicians and primary and specialty care practices across South Carolina

Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose MUSC Health:

  • Academic and community practice opportunities, with faculty appointments through the Medical University of South Carolina
  • Commencement and sign-on bonuses on many roles, employer-funded retirement plans and paid occurrence malpractice coverage
  • CME allowance and paid days off, paid parental leave, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
  • Epic EHR with AI-enabled documentation tools
  • South Carolina living, from historic Charleston and the Lowcountry to the beaches of the Grand Strand and the Midlands

Livability

31,323
Bluffton population
$481K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Nearby cities
Savannah
22.0 mi
Pop. 316,446
Hilton Head Island
8.1 mi
Pop. 37,805
Pooler
23.3 mi
Pop. 27,235
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Beaufort County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$481K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$2,152
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 29910
47,927
Total residents
23,571
Male residents
24,356
Female residents
Age distribution
total
47,927
0-9
4,959
10-19
7,290
20-29
4,870
30-39
5,499
40-49
6,922
50-59
5,416
60-69
6,740
70-79
4,490
80+
1,741
Ethnicity
White
37,086
Black Or African American
3,318
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
189
Asian
272
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
3,528
Two Or More
3,534
Source: US Census Bureau
2
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
39
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) 19.75 mi
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) 10.83 mi
Charleston International Airport (CHS) 67.84 mi
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) 74.78 mi
Source: FAA database
Primary Care Physician
Medical University of South Carolina · Bluffton, SC