UNIV - Open Rank - Department of Medicine: Division of Nephrology

Job Description Summary

The MUSC Division of Nephrology is looking to hire a research-focused faculty member who has significant experience with mechanisms of hypertension and/or polycystic kidney disease for a full-time position at MUSC. The successful M.D. and/or Ph.D. candidate will have made significant basic science and/or translational discoveries in these renal fields and should have NIH funding. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Faculty Cost Center CC000973 COM DOM Nephrology CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade University-00 Pay Range 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Description The successful M.D. and/or Ph.D. candidate will have made significant basic science and/or translational discoveries in these renal fields and should have NIH funding.

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. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• 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 hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. (Continuous)

Additional New Requirements

• Ability to maintain a valid drivers license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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