Infectious Disease Physician

• Pay: MUSC does not post a pay range for this role (competitive compensation per MUSC pay grade)
• Employment: Full time, 40 hours/week
• Location: MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
• Employer: MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
• MUSC Job ID: R-0000067176

The Medical University of South Carolina’s MUSC Health Infectious Disease Columbia is seeking a BC/BE Infectious Disease Physician to join a growing community-based health system in Columbia, South Carolina. The chosen candidate will provide comprehensive infectious disease services and high quality, compassionate care to patients in the Midlands region of South Carolina and beyond. Experienced or graduating fellows are welcome!

About MUSC Health’s Infectious Diseases

MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative environment supported by an expansive statewide network, strong specialty partnerships, and a mission-driven culture focused on improving the health of South Carolinians. Patients benefit from evidence-based medicine, access to highly trained specialists, and a commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, education, and research.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited Internal Medicine residency program and Infectious Diseases Fellowship.
• Must hold a valid unrestricted South Carolina Medical License.
• Strong clinical, and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Position Highlights

• Full-time practice opportunity due to upcoming retirement of team member.
• Additionally hiring an APP due to volume growth.
• The position will include both inpatient and outpatient consultative services.
• Coverage includes two acute-care hospitals and one outpatient practice located near both hospitals.
• Clinical support of OPAT with a dedicated MA.
• Work with adults, ages 18+ with both acute and chronic infectious diseases, occasional transplant patients, HIV and Hep C/B care at the discretion of the provider.
• No overnight or weekend call.
• Active Hospitalist Program.
• Access to our Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacists.
• Work closely with Infection Prevention.

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, South Carolina

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 arts, 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, both 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.