Oconee Medical Center, in the scenic Mountain Lake Region of upstate of South Carolina, is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare provider with a full continuum of services, including a new 169-bed hospital, a 120-bed rehab and long-term care facility, a new 15-bed Hospice house and a network of physician practices.  Located 75 miles from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Greenville, SC, the Mountain Lakes region of SC. is home to Clemson University, Lake Keowee, Lake Hartwell, Lake Jocassee, the Chattooga River and the Blue Ridge Mountains. A magnet for active retirees and those interested in an outdoor lifestyle, the region is growing steadily.  When you aren't practicing medicine, you can enjoy university cultural, sporting events, boating, fishing, golfing and many other activities. If you are raising a family, you'll have peace of mind knowing that your children are growing up in a safe community with excellent educational opportunities.   For 70 years, Oconee Medical Center has been governed by a Board of Directors drawn from the community. Based in Seneca, SC, the Medical Center has more than 120 BC physicans, over 1,400 employee including a nursing staff of 95% RN's.  All of the emergency department physicians are BC and were the first in the state to earn the ISO-9001 certification. Oconee Medical Center is recruiting physicians for the community's private practices or to join the hospital affiliated practice.  We work with you to determine which option is best for you.  To learn more about Oconee Medical Center and the Mountain Lakes Region, visit the Web sites listed below.