Family Physician Jobs in South Carolina
Family Physician jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston, where large health systems and federally qualified health centers maintain steady hiring for primary care providers at every stage of practice. Prisma Health, MUSC Health, and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System are among the most consistently active employers in the state, particularly for physicians with experience in geriatric care, chronic disease management, and rural community medicine. Demand for family physicians in South Carolina ranks among the strongest in the Southeast, driven by an aging population and persistent shortages in rural and underserved counties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Summary
About the Position: This position is located at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina
Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
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The public
Duties
- Serve as the Primary Care Optimization (PCO) team leader providing comprehensive outpatient care to beneficiaries ranging from newborn to geriatric age.
- Provide medical evaluations for active duty, reserve components, Department of Defense (DoD) civilian, and family member beneficiaries.
- Order and interpret diagnostic and testing procedures including laboratory and radiological examinations.
- Coordinate with facility and community resources to provide multi-disciplinary comprehensive care to all patients.
- Advise other physicians, non-physician providers, and nursing and para-professional staff on the care of patients with urgent, emergent, and non-urgent medical problems.
- Document clinical encounters and patient instructions into the medical record via current electronic medical record system and prepares clinical narrative summaries.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
- Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
- Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
- Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
- This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
- This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Physician (Family Medicine):
Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination
AND
Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
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Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Family Medicine) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period 1 year during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
- A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- If you are selected for a Physician position: A salary quote will not be provided to you at the time of the initial job offer. The salary determination process begins after the initial job offer is accepted. This consists of the Activity Compensation Panel adding base pay and market pay to determine your starting salary and this will be provided to you once approved. Salary for physician positions is based on a tier scale, determined by the position specialty, grade, and location.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
- Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
- For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- Transcripts: This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses.
- License/Certification: This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
- The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/06/2026to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13100924).
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
- You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Agency contact information
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Shaw AFB, SC 29152
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Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in family physician jobs across South Carolina.
- Active South Carolina medical license issued by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
- Completion of an accredited family medicine residency program in the United States or Canada
- Board certification or active board eligibility through the American Board of Family Medicine
- Valid DEA registration and South Carolina controlled substances certificate
- Experience providing comprehensive primary care across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
- Ability to document clinical encounters using an electronic health record system such as Epic
Family Physician Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a family physician in South Carolina?
You must hold an unrestricted license issued by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners, which requires completing medical school, passing all three steps of the USMLE or the COMLEX, and finishing an accredited family medicine residency. The board also requires a criminal background check and verification of postgraduate training before granting licensure. Physicians already licensed in another state may apply through South Carolina's standard endorsement process rather than re-taking exams.
How much do family physicians make in South Carolina?
Family physicians in South Carolina earn a median of about $239,200 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $107,990 for the lowest 10% to over $357,770 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire family physicians in South Carolina?
Employers hiring family physicians in South Carolina right now include McLeod Health, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, and Tenet Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. South Carolina's largest systems, including Prisma Health and MUSC Health, post openings across both urban and rural practice sites throughout the year.
Which South Carolina cities have the most family physician jobs?
Columbia, Sumter, and Fort Mill consistently post the highest number of family physician openings in South Carolina. Columbia leads as the state capital and home to Prisma Health's flagship network, while Greenville reflects the rapid population growth driven by manufacturing and corporate expansion in the Upstate, and Charleston benefits from MUSC Health's academic medical center anchoring a dense cluster of affiliated outpatient practices.
Are there remote family physician jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of family physician openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting that most primary care duties require in-person patient contact. The parts of the role most amenable to remote work are telehealth follow-up visits, chronic disease monitoring, and behavioral health consultations, which some South Carolina systems have built into hybrid practice models.
How can I get hired as a family physician in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a residency-to-hire pipeline or a new-physician associate program at a large South Carolina health system. Prisma Health and MUSC Health both recruit directly from their affiliated residency programs and offer structured onboarding for physicians coming out of training. Federally qualified health centers operating in rural South Carolina counties frequently post openings for early-career physicians and offer National Health Service Corps loan repayment, which makes these roles particularly competitive for candidates without an established patient panel.
Where can I find and apply to family physician jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to family physician jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty and preferred practice setting, then apply directly to the positions that fit.
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