Pulmonary Medicine Physician (MD/DO) in Bluffton, SC (South Carolina)
MPulmonologyBluffton, South Carolina1mo ago
~$460,000SalaryDrMarket ContextMedium confidence· 26 reports
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Pulmonary Medicine Physician (MD/DO) in Bluffton, SC (South Carolina)
~$460,000SalaryDrMarket Context
Reported by 26 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
PulmonologyFull-timeMonday–Friday, typical clinical hours · No call responsibilities
Overview
The package
AI-structuredMUSC Community Physicians is seeking a BC/BE pulmonologist to establish a new 100% outpatient pulmonary clinic in Bluffton, SC, with future potential for inpatient consult expansion; the role includes access to a full pulmonary function lab, bronchoscopy suite, and an on-site Sleep Medicine Center. Compensation is productivity-based (RVU model) with no call responsibilities and a Monday–Friday schedule.
- $460,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
- Monday–Friday, typical clinical hours · No call responsibilities
- Outpatient clinic (new practice establishment) · Medical Office Building / Multispecialty Medical Pavilion (MUSC Health Bluffton Medical Pavilion) · 100% outpatient with potential future inpatient consult opportunities
Posted pay vs real comps
$348k$460k$545k
Physician-reported range Reported median
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- Type
- SalaryDr Market Context
- Market context
- $347,500 – $545,000
- Structure
- productivity
- Loan repayment
- $0
$348k$460k$545k
Physician-reported range Reported median
This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 26 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.
Next steps
Employer
MUSC Health
Health system140 open roles
Trust state
Unclaimed profile
EHR
Not provided
Source
Official employer source
Facility & Community
Bluffton, South Carolina
Mapped from source coordinates
Facility details
- Practice setting
- Outpatient clinic (new practice establishment)
- Facility type
- Medical Office Building / Multispecialty Medical Pavilion (MUSC Health Bluffton Medical Pavilion)
- Patient population
- Diverse pulmonary pathology including sarcoidosis, asthma, COPD, emphysema, tuberculosis, lung cancer, and sleep-related disorders
Community snapshot
Peer median
$460k
85 reports · national
Active supply
6
1 in Bluffton
Transparent pay
0/6
state roles with reviewed pay
Work-life
4.0/5
1 physician reports
Cost of living
93
below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities
Schools
-0.5
grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024
85 SalaryDr Pulmonology reports in national show a $460,000 median.
6 active Pulmonology roles in South Carolina, including 1 in Bluffton; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.2/5 average job satisfaction.
Questions to ask the employer
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
Generated from this posting's disclosed facts and the SalaryDr comparison — bring them to the first recruiter call.
Work Design
- Schedule
- Monday–Friday, typical clinical hours
- Call burden
- No call responsibilities
- Shift type
- Day
- Inpatient / outpatient
- 100% outpatient with potential future inpatient consult opportunities
- Coverage model
- Solo outpatient pulmonary clinic with hospital-based bronchoscopy access (navigational bronchoscopy, EBUS)
- Admin burden
- New practice development responsibilities noted; Epic EMR
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- No
- Research
- No
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Market Context
- First seen
- today
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 72%
Full description
Job Description Summary
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pulmonologist to join the Division of Pulmonology, Allergy, and Immunology in Bluffton, SC. This is an exciting opportunity to establish a new outpatient pulmonary practice in one of the fastest-growing regions in the state. The practice will serve a high-demand area with diverse pulmonary pathology, including sarcoidosis, asthma, COPD, and lung cancer diagnosis and management.Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC005632 MCP - Bluffton MOBPay Rate Type
Hourly, SalaryPay Grade
Health-02Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pulmonologist to join the Division of Pulmonology, Allergy, and Immunology in Bluffton, SC. This is an exciting opportunity to establish a new outpatient pulmonary practice in one of the fastest-growing regions in the state. The practice will serve a high-demand area with diverse pulmonary pathology, including sarcoidosis, asthma, COPD, and lung cancer diagnosis and management.
Why Bluffton?
Located just 30 minutes from Savannah, Bluffton offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle, family-friendly communities, and proximity to world-class beaches, golf, and outdoor recreation. It’s one of South Carolina's fastest-growing areas, drawing patients and providers alike to its expanding hub.
Ideal Candidate:
BC/BE in Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine certification preferred
Interest in outpatient practice development, with future inpatient consult opportunities
Opportunity Details:
100% outpatient pulmonary clinic with potential to expand into inpatient consult services
Manage chronic respiratory diseases including asthma, COPD, emphysema, tuberculosis, and lung cancer
Access to advanced diagnostic services: pulmonary function testing, lab services, X-ray, and mobile CT
Full spectrum of bronchoscopy (hospital-based), including navigational bronchoscopy and EBUS
On-site Comprehensive Pulmonary Function Lab
Sleep Medicine Center located within the medical office building
Evaluation and treatment of sleep apnea and other sleep-related disorders
No call responsibilities
Monday-Friday, typical clinical hours
Productivity-based RVU compensation model
We will provide:
Competitive compensation
5 Days for CME + CME Allowance
Generous PTO
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
Employer-funded retirement account
Occurrence malpractice coverage
Epic EMR (Electronic Medical Record) platform.
Additional Job Description
MUSC Health – Bluffton
The MUSC Health Bluffton Medical Pavilion, opening in spring 2026 at 700 Buckwalter Towne Boulevard, will be a three-story, 54,000-square-foot facility providing comprehensive medical services to the Bluffton community. The pavilion will consolidate primary care and a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, and neurology. It will also house a satellite location of MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center, offering oncology, infusion, lab services, and a compounding pharmacy.
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.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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