Rheumatologist | MUSC Health Rheumatology | Columbia, SC

Job Description Summary MUSC Health Rheumatology is seeking a highly motivated BC/BE fellowship-trained Rheumatologist to join our team in Columbia and Elgin, South Carolina. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment alongside excellent support staff with access to cutting-edge technology, and a diverse and complex patient population. Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005151 MCP - Rheumatology at Elgin Med Pavilion Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-02 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description MUSC Health Rheumatology is seeking a highly motivated BC/BE fellowship-trained Rheumatologist to join our team in Columbia and Elgin, South Carolina. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment alongside excellent support staff with access to cutting-edge technology, and a diverse and complex patient population. About MUSC Health Rheumatology: MUSC Health Rheumatology is a specialized medical practice focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of autoimmune diseases, arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, and other conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissues. The practice serves patients throughout the Midlands and surrounding communities, providing comprehensive, patient-centered care through advanced treatment options, ongoing disease management, and a multidisciplinary approach to improving quality of life. Required Qualifications: Must be BC/BE in Rheumatology by the American Board of Medical Specialties or AOA Must hold an unrestricted South Carolina permanent license and SC DEA license. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Position Highlights: 100% Outpatient Practice. See a wide variety of cases. A patient-centered, team-based care model. Strong administrative and clinical support. 4-day schedule. Established referral base. Excellent staffing support. No Call, No Weekends Opportunity to grow and expand MUSC Health’s Rheumatology services in the Columbia and Elgin areas. Benefits & Resources for Physicians: Competitive compensation and benefits Employer-funded retirement plans Paid occurrence malpractice coverage Paid parental leave CME allowance + paid days off Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility One-on-one support services for managing student debt Epic EHR with physician-centered optimization and robust user support AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care Team-based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and physician well-being Life in Columbia, South Carolina: Bustling with energy and tradition, Columbia, SC, blends the vibrancy of a college town with the influence of a state capital, where historic landmarks stand alongside lively cafés, music venues, and spirited game-day crowds. This mid-sized city offers physicians a thriving economy with a cost of living that remains below the national average and excellent public and private school options. Unlike larger metros, traffic here is light, and the atmosphere is welcoming. Columbia’s residents enjoy a vibrant arts, music, and culinary scene, and access to lakes, rivers, and outdoor recreation just minutes from downtown. The city’s central location also means easy travel with Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Charleston International Airport, both within 1.5 hours and Columbia Metropolitan Airport just 15 minutes from downtown. Additional Job Description About MUSC: South Carolina’s leading academic health system, MUSC Health serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates academic medicine, research, and education with a strong commitment to patient care. Physicians who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful investment in physicians’ success. With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long-term physician careers. 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. 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