Geriatrician Section Head- Department of Medicine, MUSC

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Excellent retirement options with employer match

Generous PTO and holidays

Complimentary student debt analysis services

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Charleston is seeking a Geriatric Section Head to lead its growing program, providing leadership in geriatric care and education. The ideal candidate will have a Geriatric Fellowship, strong leadership in teaching and research, and a collaborative demeanor. Benefits include competitive compensation, excellent retirement options, and opportunities for academic growth. This role offers flexibility in clinical scheduling, making it an attractive position for the right professional in South Carolina.

Qualifications

• Eligible for medical licensure in South Carolina.
• Academic orientation and enthusiasm for teaching.
• Commitment to high quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision for geriatric care across various settings.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty.
• Collaborate with Charleston VA including research opportunities.

Skills

BC/BE Internal Medicine or FM Physician with Geriatric Fellowship training

Demonstrated leadership in academics, teaching, or research

Collaborative and collegial demeanor

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Geriatric Section Head to lead our growing program within the Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics & Palliative Care. This leader will shape a system-wide strategy for outstanding clinical care, education, and research for older adults across inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, and home settings. The ideal candidate will be a patient-centered, compassionate team player as well as a leader with a desire to support the growth of the next generation of healthcare professionals while helping to facilitate the plan for our aging population of patients here at MUSC.

Ideal Candidates

• BC/BE Internal Medicine or FM Physician with Geriatric Fellowship training
• Eligible for medical licensure in South Carolina
• Demonstrated leadership in academics, teaching, or research
• Collaborative and collegial demeanor with commitment to high quality patient care
• Academic orientation and enthusiasm for teaching

Opportunity Details

• Leadership Role – Direct the vision for geriatric care across various settings.
• Academic Mission – Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, & junior faculty
• Collaboration – Possibility ofdual appointment with the Charleston VA including research
• Flexibility – Tailor your clinical schedule to your interests.

What we provide

• Faculty appointment commensurate with experience
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Excellent retirement options with employer match
• Occurrence malpractice coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Generous PTO, company holidays, and CME allowance
• Epic EMR platform
• Complimentary student debt analysis and repayment planning services