Anesthesiologist - MUSC Faculty

ACHE; James Island (SC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Pension plan

PSLF eligibility

Malpractice coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

The Division of Regional Anesthesia at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, SC seeks a Division Chief of Regional Anesthesia to lead a multi-disciplinary clinical and academic program across MUSC’s hospitals and centers.

The Division cares for patients across three teaching hospitals and ambulatory centers, with a large faculty and fellowship program. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, teaching, and research growth within a premier academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Experience at the Associate Professor level or above.
• Board certification in Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship training in Regional Anesthesiology.
• Eligibility for South Carolina licensure.
• Strong clinical, educational, and interpersonal skills enabling leadership within the department and institution.
• Research experience and interests are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Division of Regional Anesthesia with clinical, academic and research responsibilities.
• Oversee a multi-disciplinary, team-based practice across MUSC’s hospitals and ambulatory centers.
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance education, patient care, and departmental initiatives.

Skills

Associate Professor level experience

Board certification in Anesthesiology

Fellowship in Regional Anesthesiology

South Carolina licensure eligibility

Leadership and collaboration skills

Research experience preferred

Education

Fellowship in Regional Anesthesiology

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

• Pay: MUSC does not post a pay range for this role (competitive compensation per MUSC pay grade)
• Employment: Full time (Faculty), 40 hours/week
• Location: MUSC Health University Medical Center
• Employer: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
• MUSC Job ID: R-0000064288

Job Description Summary

The Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Division Chief of Regional Anesthesia in coastal Charleston, South Carolina. The new Division Chief will lead a multi-disciplinary, team-based practice with clinical, academic and research responsibilities.

The Division of Regional Anesthesia cares for patients in MUSC's three main teaching hospitals and three ambulatory surgical centers. The department has approximately 100 faculty, 72 residents and fellows. The division consists of 13 faculty with substantial opportunity to expand. For the last 3 years, the division was responsible for almost 10,000 peripheral nerve blocks annually encompassing a wide variety of techniques ranging from paravertebral, quadratus lumborum, and stellate ganglion blocks to interscalene, adductor canal, and sciatic-popliteal nerve blocks. The department has an ACGME accredited regional anesthesiology fellowship approved for two fellows per year.

Candidates must have

• Experience at the Associate Professor level or above
• Board certification in Anesthesiology
• Fellowship training in Regional Anesthesiology
• Eligibility for South Carolina licensure
• Strong clinical, educational, and interpersonal skills that will enable him/her to work collaboratively with colleagues and be a leader within the department and institution
• Research experience and interests are preferred but not required

We will provide

• Collaborative and innovative team of 13 plus faculty with close collaboration between other divisions within the department
• Major tertiary referral center in the southeast
• Negotiable administrative time
• Relocation assistance
• Excellent retirement options, including a pension and up to $36,500 of optional tax deferred contributions
• Sovereign Immunity malpractice coverage
• Eight weeks of paid leave (22 days of annual leave, 5 days of meeting time, and 13 paid holidays)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility

MUSC is the #1 Hospital in the State - Seven Years in a Row (U.S. News & World Report)

Founded in 1824, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) continues to uphold its long tradition of excellence in education, research and patient care. MUSC educates and trains more than 3,000 students and nearly 800 residents in six colleges and has more than 17,000 employees. As the state's only integrated academic health sciences center and largest non-federal employer in Charleston, the university and its affiliates have collective annual budgets in excess of $3.2 billion, with an annual economic impact of nearly $4 billion and annual research funding in excess of $284 million.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, sees more than one million patient encounters annually, and its specialized care teams consistently rank among the best in the country. This integrated health care system is accessible via its downtown Charleston campus, seven regional medical centers, more than 100 outreach locations, clinical affiliations with numerous health care partners, and a robust telehealth network. MUSC Health delivers transformational care shaped by world-class clinicians, health scientists, and educators who provide leading-edge care while developing the next generation of innovative health care leaders.

Charleston, SC is the #1 City in the World (Travel + Leisure Magazine)

Charleston, SC, is frequently named one of the best places in America to live, and it's easy to see why. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon.

At night, visit one of Charleston's many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Lowcountry cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.

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