General Neurologist - MUSC Faculty

ACHE; James Island (SC); On-site; USD 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Neurology seeks a qualified individual to join the faculty as an outpatient General Neurologist. Board certification in General Neurology is required. Candidates with a focus on Headache & Migraine are welcome to apply, and fellowship training in Headache is preferred.

Women and minority applicants are encouraged to apply. MUSC Neurology is not accepting VISA candidates at this time.

Qualifications

• Board certification in General Neurology is required.
• Fellowship training in Headache is preferred.
• Outpatient General Neurology focus with potential inpatient exposure.
• VISA candidates are not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient neurological care across a broad range of diseases.
• Collaborate with subspecialists in Neurology and Neurosurgery.
• May participate in 1–2 weeks on General Neurology Inpatient service.
• Contribute to outreach clinics in West Ashley, Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, and Summerville/Nexton areas surrounding Charleston, SC.

Skills

Board certification

Headache management

General Neurology expertise

Education

MD 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-0000027948

Job Description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Neurology seeks a qualified individual to join the faculty as an outpatient General Neurologist. Board certification in General Neurology is required. Candidates with a focus on Headache & Migraine are welcome to apply, and fellowship training in Headache is preferred. Women and minority applicants are encouraged to apply. MUSC Neurology is not accepting VISA candidates at this time.

As an outpatient General Neurologist, the selected candidates will help provide exemplary care for a range of patients presenting with various Neurological Diseases, and may include Headache and/or Migraine. There may be available opportunity for one to two weeks on the General Neurology Inpatient service. He/she will facilitate access to timely care and will have the opportunity to collaborate in care with a complete range of subspecialists in Neurology and Neurosurgery. The primary location for this position will be focused in an outreach clinic setting, located in the West Ashley, Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, and Summerville/Nexton regions surrounding Charleston, SC. The ideal candidate will be well-trained and will possess excellent clinical, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

After hours and weekend call obligations are minimal. The position will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor on the clinical educator track, depending upon the qualifications and accomplishments of the applicant.

M.D. or Equivalent

(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) 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 perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)