Geriatrics Section Head — Academic Leader in Aging Care

ACPM; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Excellent retirement options with 401k

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston seeks a Geriatric Section Head to lead the Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics & Palliative Care. The role shapes system-wide strategy for exceptional clinical care, education, and research across inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, and home settings.

The ideal candidate will be patient-centered, collaborative, and focused on mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing our aging population

Qualifications

• BC/BE Internal Medicine or FM with Geriatric Fellowship.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct the vision for geriatric care across inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, and home settings.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty.
• Collaborate with Charleston VA including potential joint appointments for research.
• Tailor clinical schedule to interests while maintaining leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Academic leadership

Teaching

Team collaboration

Education

Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with Geriatric Fellowship

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston seeks a Geriatric Section Head to lead the Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics & Palliative Care. The role shapes system-wide strategy for exceptional clinical care, education, and research across inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, and home settings.

The ideal candidate will be patient-centered, collaborative, and focused on mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing our aging population