Gastroenterologist

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology within its nationally recognized Department of Pediatrics in coastal South Carolina. This is a full-time position near Myrtle Beach.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001019 COM PEDS Gastroenterology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The qualified pediatric gastroenterologist will enjoy a rewarding and diverse career that includes clinical care, involvement in leading-edge research, and the education of future leaders in pediatric care.

MUSC Minimum Requirement

M.D. or M.D Equivalent

The Gastroenterology & GI Surgery program is repeatedly recognized on the US News & World Report Best Children’s Hospital Rankings, and it is the largest and most comprehensive program in the region. The program maintains an active consultation service for children with gastrointestinal, nutritional, and liver problems. The Pediatric Gastroenterology Division performs over 16,000 outpatient visits, 2,000 inpatient consultations, and 1,400 procedures annually with an emphasis on excellence in clinical care. The team is the only pediatric liver transplant, motility, and advanced therapeutic endoscopy center in South Carolina. We also collaborate with many other specialties at MUSC Children’s Health to treat patients holistically.

In 2020, MUSC Children’s Health opened the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion, a 100,000-square-foot, 262-bed, state-of-the-art building that is transforming the delivery of fetal, women’s, and children’s care in the region. Supporting the outstanding clinical care at our Children’s Hospital and Women’s Pavilion is the Charles P. Darby Children’s Research Institute, the largest pediatric research facility in the Carolinas, and one of only 15 like it in the country.

Learn more about the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital:

Ideal Candidates

• BC Pediatrician who has completed an accredited Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in South Carolina
• Committed to MUSC’s educational missions and enthusiastic about teaching
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, with interest in program development opportunities

Opportunity Details

• MUSC Children’s Health Pediatric Gastroenterology is seeking to expand our outpatient consultation delivery in the Myrtle Beach Area. Our established Murrells Inlet location is expanding to a full-time pediatric gastroenterologist + nurse practitioner.
• Currently, our provider services 4 days/week in that area, and due to high demand, we seek to offer this expansion
• Pediatric endoscopy is performed within our regional hospital network locally
• This full-time pediatric gastroenterologist can live, work, and play without having to worry about taking call or fielding after-hours phone calls
• The Murrells Inlet clinic is a MUSC pediatric multi-subspecialty office location
• Join a collaborative team of 12 faculty physicians, 6 APPs, dietitians, and fellows, within the MUSC Children’s Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology
• 1 admin day and 4 clinic days per week, average 12 patients per day

We will provide

• Dedicated departmental clinical research team
• Epic EMR platform with DAX
• Relocation assistance
• Faculty appointment with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications
• Excellent benefits package, 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) eligibility
• CME allowance + time off

Coastal South Carolina

is frequently named one of the best places in America to live, and it’s easy to see why. The charming coastal cities offer 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 Lowcountry cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.

Founded in 1824, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) continues to uphold its long tradition of excellence in education, research, and patient care. MUSC educates and trains annually more than 3,200 students in six colleges, 1,000 residents and fellow physicians, and has more than 36,000 employees. As the state’s only integrated academic health sciences center and largest non-federal employer in Charleston, the university and its affiliates have collective annual budgets exceeding $10 billion and annual research funding of $411 million.

We invite you to join the team committed to “changing what’s possible” and do so in one of the most exciting cities in the country.

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) 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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