How much should a collaborating physician be paid in South Carolina?

By Research & Editorial Team, Published Feb 12, 2024

Estimated Pay

$1081
Per Month Average

Of the pay data in our analysis, pay for a collaborating physician in South Carolina is on average $1081 per month.  

Factors Influencing Collaborating Physician Pay Rates in South Carolina

The pay for collaborating physicians can significantly differ from state to state, primarily due to two key regulatory factors: the maximum allowed ratios of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to physicians, and the geographic proximity requirements mandated by state law.

South Carolina Ratio Requirements

A physician may collaborate with should a physician oversee more than three Nurse Practitioners (NPs), the Board of Nursing is required to evaluate the application to ascertain whether the supervision provided is adequate..

There are no ratio requirements in South Carolina.

These ratios dictate the maximum number of NPs or PAs that a single physician can collaborate with, impacting the demand for and the workload of collaborating physicians in the state.

South Carolina Proximity Requirements

In South Carolina the physician must be physically actively practicing within South Carolina.

South Carolina has no geographic proximity requirements for collaborating physicians. This absence of a mandate offers greater flexibility in how physicians collaborate with NPs and PAs, allowing for greater supply of available physicians for collaboration and lower rates.

The combination of ratio and geographical requirements places South Carolina's pay rates for collaborating physicians in the high range nationally.  Many physicians on the Single Aim Platform are licensed in South Carolina, so you should have no problem finding a good match for your needs.

Example Collaborating Physician Pay in South Carolina

Family Medicine Physician <--> Physician Assistant
$700/m
Family Medicine Physician <--> Physician Assistant
$700/m
Psychiatry Physician <--> Nurse Practitioner
$2000/m
Psychiatry Physician <--> Nurse Practitioner
$1450/m
Family Medicine Physician <--> Nurse Practitioner
$500/m

Methodology

This pay range is based on Single Aim Health's comprehensive analysis of 435 pay data points, gathered from job postings and self-reports by collaborating physicians across the United States in early 2024, the recommended monthly compensation for a collaborating physician falls within the range of $600 to $750. This analysis encompasses a broad spectrum of specialties, with a significant emphasis on Internal Medicine and Family Medicine, reflecting a wide-ranging overview of the field. The presented pay range represents the 25th to 75th percentile of all the pay data available, indicating a benchmark for standard compensation in this role. It's important to note that while this range provides a general guideline, actual compensation may vary by state, accommodating for regional differences in demand and living costs.

Sources:

Collaborating physicians within the Single Aim Network, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, and Google Jobs.

435

Pay data points

50

US States Covered

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