Neurologist

Job Description

Job Description

Vascular Neurology (Stroke) Faculty - Coastal Charleston, SC

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Neurology is recruiting fellowship trained Vascular Neurologists for both inpatient and outpatient roles to support the expansion of our pre-eminent Comprehensive Stroke Program. Opportunities are available for both inpatient hospital-based stroke care and outpatient clinic-based vascular neurology, with opportunities tailored to the physician‘s interests and expertise. The successful applicant must be board eligible, or board certified in general neurology and have completed ACGME-fellowship training in Vascular Neurology.

MUSC is one of the busiest stroke programs in the Southeast and is the tertiary referral center for most large artery strokes in the state. MUSC is a leader in the South Carolina Telestroke Alliance and currently provides acute stroke care to 35+ SC hospitals and admits over 1200 stroke patients annually. MUSC also has a robust clinical research enterprise and is a national leader in investigator-initiated research and clinical trials, including serving as a regional coordinating center in the NIH-funded StrokeNet.

The chosen candidate for this position will be appointed as an Assistant Professor (or higher commensurate with experience) on the Clinician Educator Track. He/she will participate in the clinical activities within the MUSC Stroke Program. Excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting, and experience teaching vascular neurology fellows, house-staff, and medical students, as well as experience with clinical trials are desired.

MUSC Offerings

• Tenure track faculty position with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications, expertise, and accomplishments
• Relocation assistance
• 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

Charleston, SC, is frequently named one of the best places in America to live, and it‘s easy to see why. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon. At night, visit one of Charleston‘s many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Low Country cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.

Send us your CV accompanied by your letter of interest for immediate consideration. Your life in Charleston awaits!