UNIV -Open Rank- Pediatric Neurologist - Department of Pediatrics: Neurology

Open Rank- Pediatric Neurologist - Department of Pediatrics: Neurology

The Dr. Charles P. Darby Jr. Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Pediatric Neurologist at the assistant or associate professor level. Candidates must be eligible or certified by the ABPN with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. Candidates must be a US citizen or permanent US residents who are eligible for medical licensure in South Carolina.

The Division of Pediatric Neurology currently includes 8 physicians and 4 Advanced Practice Providers and provides the full range of both inpatient and outpatient clinical services at MUSC Children's Hospital. MUSC's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is designated a Level IV epilepsy center, the highest designation offered by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. The center offers multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment services to patients from infancy to young adulthood through the MUSC Children's Hospital. MUSC's Neurophysiology Lab has a complete combination of accredited labs in EEG, EMG, Intraoperative Monitoring, and Intracranial and Extracranial Vascular Imaging, in conjunction with a Level IV Epilepsy Center. Specialty services such as speech-language pathology and neuropsychology are available, as well as diagnostic services such as inpatient and outpatient video EEG monitoring.

MUSC is the premier quaternary care medical center and academic teaching hospital in South Carolina, located in the beautiful and richly historic city of Charleston- a city known for its unique blend of coastal and cosmopolitan charm. MUSC and the Department of Pediatrics both have an impressive record of recent growth and expanding multidisciplinary services, and the newly opened Shawn Jenkin's Children's Hospital is truly exceptional, offering a myriad of highly specialized services. The Charleston community is very family-friendly with excellent neighborhoods and schools, access to numerous cultural and outdoor activities to include beaches and national parks, and easy transportation.

Ideal Candidates:

• Board Certified or Eligible by the ABP
• Commitment to MUSC's educational missions
• Eligible for licensure in South Carolina
• Strong interest in working with both typical as well as medically complex children

Opportunity Details:

• Displays a strong commitment to Evidence-Based Medicine and Quality Improvement in teaching and practice.
• Practices located at MUSC's Summey Medical Pavilion in North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Okatie, and the Shawn Jenkin's Children's Hospital in Downtown Charleston.
• Full complement of medical staff
• Opportunities to work with medical students and residents and elective trainees

MUSC Offerings:

• Relocation assistance
• Competitive pay and signing bonus
• Excellent retirement options, including a pension and optional tax-deferred contributions
• Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage
• 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Qualified Employer

MUSC is located in Charleston, SC, frequently named one of the best places in America to live. If charming, historic, vibrant, cultural, and coastal are adjectives that you find appealing, it's all here. In Charleston, you might find yourself dining at a world-class restaurant tonight and relaxing on a boat as you explore our many waterways tomorrow. You might stroll along cobblestone streets, amidst centuries-old homes by day and attend a jazz concert by night. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.