Job Description Summary
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Physician to help grow MUSC Community Geriatrics in Charleston, SC. The ideal candidate will be a patient-centered, compassionate team-player who is capable of providing the highest quality of care.
The number of people ages 65 and older in the Charleston tri-county area is projected to grow over the next five years to make up about 25% of the population, which is well above the national average. MUSC is a 750-bed tertiary referral center with a level 1 trauma center that is committed to meeting the health care needs of this rapidly growing segment of our population.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type?
FacultyCost Center
CC000978 COM FM Family Medicine CCPay Rate Type
SalaryPay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
$0 - $0 - $0Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Ideal Candidates:
· Board certified or eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
· Significant experience in geriatrics care or completed a geriatrics fellowship
· Collaborative and collegial demeanor with enthusiasm for teaching
· Leadership opportunities available for highly qualified and experienced candidates
Opportunity Details:
· Ability to build your clinical schedule to fit your interests and preferences
· Expand and build a geriatric primary care practice, including a geriatric outpatient consult service
· Join a growing and collaborative group of physicians and APPs in the Community Geriatrics section of the Department of Family Medicine
· Excellent access to specialists and a robust internal referral network
· Strong collaboration throughout the institution including support from pharmacy, palliative and post-acute care
· Involvement in the teaching of medical students, family medicine residents, and geriatrics and palliative care fellows
· MUSC Faculty Appointment (commensurate with experience)
· Excellent commencement bonus, competitive compensation and benefits
· Generous PTO, company holidays, and excellent retirement options
MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, sees more than one million patient encounters annually, and its specialized care teams consistently rank among the best in the country. This integrated health care system is accessible via its downtown Charleston campus, seven regional medical centers, more than 100 outreach locations, clinical affiliations with numerous health care partners, and a robust telehealth network. MUSC Health delivers transformational care shaped by world-class clinicians, health scientists, and educators who provide leading-edge care while developing the next generation of innovative health care leaders.
At MUSC Health, we empower our providers to transform expertise, learning and discovery into unrivaled patient-centered care, and to demonstrate our values of compassion, teamwork, diversity, accountability and innovation in everything we do.
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)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.
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