Neurology - Neuromuscular Faculty Physician - Medical University of SouthCarolina in Charleston, SC

Job Description

Job Description

Neurology - Neuromuscular Faculty Physician

Join a team dedicated to transforming possibilities in healthcare.

About Our Neuromuscular Program

Our organization’s Neuromuscular program stands as a clinical frontrunner in the region. We proudly host the first MDA Care Center established in South Carolina by the Muscular Dystrophy Association® (MDA). Additionally, we are recognized as an ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence and are part of the Northeast ALS (NEALS) consortium.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who:

• Emphasize collaboration, innovation, and teamwork.
• Possess expertise in nerve and muscle disorders.
• Hold board certification or eligibility in Neurology and Neuromuscular diseases, as well as EMG and/or Clinical Neurophysiology.
• Have a passion for academia and teaching.

Position Highlights:

• 100% outpatient role with inpatient coverage managed by Neurohospitalists.
• Strong interdisciplinary specialty support.
• Engagement in teaching medical students, neurology residents, and neurophysiology fellows.
• Opportunities to participate in neuromuscular clinical trial research, with numerous collaborative possibilities across the university and mentorship from senior investigators.
• Incorporation of up to 3/8ths of the role with the local Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
• 10-20% of unassigned time for personal projects.
• Minimal on-call duties, requiring only 1-2 nights per month.
• Support for special interests.

About Our Team

Our collaborative team consists of:

• 2 Faculty members
• 1 Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
• Comprehensive administrative support staff
• EMG lab technicians
• Nursing staff

We offer advanced diagnostics, multidisciplinary planning, and a full range of medical and innovative therapies in newly remodeled facilities tailored for neuromuscular patients. Our exceptional interdisciplinary clinics provide advanced diagnostic testing, rehabilitation services, post-clinic care coordination, and social services, including:

• MDA Care Center
• ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence
• Membership in the Northeast ALS (NEALS) consortium

What We Offer

• Tenure track faculty position with academic rank and salary based on qualifications and achievements.
• Relocation assistance.
• Excellent retirement options, 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.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

About Charleston, SC

Charleston is often recognized as one of the best places to live in America, and it’s easy to understand why. This picturesque coastal city offers a unique blend of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. Residents can enjoy pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, stroll through shaded cobblestone streets lined with historic homes in the afternoon, and dine at award-winning restaurants featuring traditional Low Country cuisine in the evening.

We invite you to become part of a team that is committed to "changing what's possible" while enjoying life in one of the most vibrant cities in the country.