Orthopedic Surgeon Is Wanted for Locum Tenens Coverage in South Carolina
Hiring bonus: $1,000 — Weatherby Healthcare pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Weatherby Healthcare
- Location
- Florence, SC
- Job type
- Physician
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- May 5, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (South Carolina)
- $132
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $5,278
- Median yearly
- $274,477
Weatherby Healthcare doesn't list the pay for this job. Physician jobs in South Carolina pay a median of $132/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.
Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in South Carolina right now
- 50 open Physician jobs in South Carolina from 4 agencies, 5 of them in Florence.
- Pay in these listings: $20.43 – $180/hour, median $154/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in South Carolina: $132/hour ($274,477/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($171/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
If you are seeking a new opportunity or would simply like to learn more about locum tenens, give Weatherby a call today for details.
- Monday-Friday schedule, half day Fridays
- 45 patients full clinic days, 20-25 patients half days
- 5-14 surgical cases per week
- Midlevel support available inpatient and outpatient
- 2-3 days OR, 2-3 days clinic weekly
- Elbow down procedures only
- 0-6 inpatients rounded daily
- Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
- Assignment details and time entry in online portal
- Competitive compensation
- 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
- Charter member of NALTO
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