Emergency Medicine Physician - MUSC Health Midlands Division - Columbia and Camden, SC

MUSC Health is seeking a BC/BE Emergency Medicine physician to join our Midlands Division hospitals in Columbia, South Carolina and Camden, South Carolina. As part of the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, you’ll practice in a collaborative, well-resourced environment with strong clinical support and access to advanced technology. Our Emergency Medicine teams provide expert, timely treatment for a full spectrum of urgent and critical conditions, backed by skilled APPs, experienced nursing staff, and robust multi-specialty collaboration.

About MUSC Health’s Midlands Division:

MUSC Health’s Midlands Division includes three hospitals located in one of South Carolina’s most dynamic regions. Together, they deliver a full spectrum of care for the area’s rapidly growing population, supported by advanced technology, shared commitment to clinical excellence, and the resources of the state’s only comprehensive academic health system.

• MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown – 332-bed acute care hospital in downtown Columbia featuring a fast-paced, 16-bed ED, and an award-winning Heart & Vascular Center.
• MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast – 75-bed hospital located in one of Columbia’s fastest-growing suburbs. Features a modern 14-bed ED designed for efficiency, collaboration, and patient-centered care.
• MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center – 119-bed facility located 30 minutes NE of Columbia in Camden, SC. This community hospital features a 15-bed ED, and offers a collegial, small-team atmosphere while maintaining a strong connection to the Division and the MUSC Health network.

Required Qualifications:

• MD/DO with board certification in Emergency Medicine
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of South Carolina
• Strong communication, organization and teamwork skills

Position Highlights:

• Live and work in Columbia, South Carolina’s vibrant and creative capital city.
• APP support and outstanding nursing care – our NP and PAs are experienced in EM
• Multi-specialty support for patient care needs. The Columbia Medical Center — Downtown functions as a tertiary care facility with subspecialty services, including neurosurgery, urology, and interventional, cardiology, cardiothoracic, surgery, and more.
• Easy access to transfer to the main campus from the other Midlands facilities."
• To give our physicians a work-life balance, scheduling is 2–3 months in advance

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, SC:

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 art, 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 within 1.5 hours and Columbia Metropolitan Airport just 15 minutes from downtown.

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.

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 needs.