Emergency Medicine Physician - MUSC Health Catawba Division - Close to Charlotte, NC

MUSC Health is seeking an ABEM Board Certified/Board Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician to join an established, physician-led emergency medicine team serving three hospitals within its Catawba Division. This role offers an opportunity to live in the Charlotte, NC area and work in a well-supported ED providing a variety of practice settings while maintaining scheduling equity and consistency. Enjoy manageable volumes, strong operational support, modern infrastructure, and competitive compensation backed by the resources of South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health system.

About the Catawba Division:

MUSC Health’s Catawba Division delivers high-quality, community-centered care across three key facilities in Lancaster, Chester and Indian Land, SC. Together, these sites ensure comprehensive emergencies and inpatient services are available across one of the state’s fastest-growing regions.

1. MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center (LMC): 211-bed hospital with 24-bed ED offering comprehensive inpatient and specialty services in Lancaster, SC. The hospital is a Joint Commission-designated Primary Stroke Center, and its Emergency Department is recognized by SC-DPH as a “Pediatric Ready” hospital.

1. MUSC Health Chester Medical Center (CMC): 82-bed acute care hospital with 13-bed ED delivering emergency services and comprehensive clinical care to patients in Chester County. CMC’s Emergency Department is recognized by SC-DPH as a “Pediatric Ready” hospital

1. MUSC Health Indian Land Medical Center: a 52-bed hospital with an anticipated 24-bed ED currently under construction in Indian Land, SC and set to open late 2027

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

Position Highlights:

• EPIC EMR with DAX AI scribe available
• Equitable distribution of 10-hour and 12-hour physician shifts with physician-led scheduling
• LMC ED and CMC ED are supplemented with daily APP coverage.
• ~1.8 – 2.0 pph
• Annual LMC ED Volume: 32,000 with admission rate of 18%
• Annual CMC ED Volume: 15,000 with admission rate of 7%
• Complement of well-supported specialties to include Anesthesia, OB/Gyn, General
• Surgery, Urology, GI, Orthopedics, ENT, Tele-Neurology, Tele-Psychiatry
• Excellent Integrated Hospital-Based Team to include Hospitalists and Intensivists
• Dedicated Nocturnists
• Opportunity to work with IM and FM Residents
• Dedicated Air Transport based at Lancaster Medical Center

1. Competitive compensation and benefits
2. Employer-funded retirement plans
3. Paid occurrence malpractice coverage
4. Paid parental leave
5. CME allowance + paid days off
6. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
7. One-on-one support services for managing student debt
8. AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care
9. Team-based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and physician well-being

Life in the Catawba Division:

Lancaster, SC is located just 45 minutes away from the Charlotte metropolitan area, and serves as the seat of Lancaster County, the sixth fastest-growing county in the Carolinas. The city is home to the University of South Carolina at Lancaster, the largest of the university’s

regional campuses, and boasts ample outdoor recreation opportunities, including 360-acre Andrew Jackson State Park. With access to great shopping, restaurants, state parks, golf courses, and a vibrant art community, Lancaster, SC, is a great place to call home.

Chester, SC boasts plenty of quaint, small-town charm while still offering plenty of things to do. Enjoy arts, entertainment, and seasonal festivals in the city’s revitalized downtown district, or spend an afternoon visiting one of the city’s historical museums. Get lost in nature at Chester State Park, a 160-acre preserve offering a 1.3-mile hiking trail and a lake for boating and fishing. In Chester, you’re only a 55-minute drive away from Columbia, SC, 45 minutes from Spartanburg, SC, and 45 minutes from Charlotte, NC. We think you’ll agree that Chester is a

great place to live.

Indian Land, SC is located just south of Charlotte, NC, Indian Land offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. With top-rated schools, beautiful new neighborhoods and a growing selection of restaurants, parks and ships, it’s a community

designed for both comfort and connection. You will enjoy peaceful suburban living with easy access to the culture, nightlife and career opportunities of Charlotte – plus lower taxes and a welcoming family-friendly atmosphere.

About MUSC:

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.