Emergency Medicine, Paramedic

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

Required Qualifications:

MD/DO with board certification in Emergency Medicine
Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of South Carolina
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 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
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 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:
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.

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.