Pediatric - Infectious Disease Physician

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic health center in Charleston seeks a dedicated pediatric infectious diseases physician to join a collaborative team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art children's hospital with a focus on quality improvement and evidence-based medicine. Candidates will enjoy a supportive environment with access to a dedicated clinical research team, excellent benefits, and a vibrant community known for its rich history and culture. This position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in pediatric care while enjoying the beautiful coastal lifestyle of Charleston.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Excellent Benefits Package

CME Allowance

22 Days Annual Leave

15 Days Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Sovereign Immunity Malpractice Coverage

Qualifications

• Board-certified pediatric infectious diseases specialist with strong clinical skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based medicine.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative team of 5 faculty physicians in a dedicated children's hospital.
• Expand inpatient and outpatient clinical services within the ID division.

Skills

Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Clinical Skills

Quality Improvement

Evidence-Based Medicine

Solid Organ Transplant Expertise

Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Expertise

Education

MD

MD-PhD

DO

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), located in coastal Charleston, SC, seeks an exceptional pediatric infectious diseases physician to join a small but dedicated group of physicians looking forward to growing and developing the division over the next few years. The Division of Infectious Diseases resides within a highly collaborative and academically diverse Department of Pediatrics and also enjoys a close working relationship with the Infectious Diseases Division in the Department of Internal Medicine.

MUSC Department of Pediatrics houses more than 31 pediatric specialties and has become a hub for patient care for the surrounding area. In 2020 we opened the Shawn Jenkins Children s Hospital which is a 100k square foot, 250 bed state of the art building in downtown Charleston. We are also home to the Charles P. Darby Children s Research Institute which is the largest pediatric research facility in the Carolinas and one of only 15 like it in the country.

Supporting the stand-alone Children s Hospital is the Summey Medical Pavilion which is a Children s dedicated outpatient medical building that offers specialty clinics, outpatient surgery, diagnostic imaging, infusion, labs, pharmacy, and urgent care all in one location. It s been designed exclusively for children and offers hassle free parking and easy access from major roadways and bus transit lines.

Ideal Candidates:

• MD, MD-PhD, DO
• Board-certified/-eligible pediatric infectious diseases specialist
• Strong clinical skills and a commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based medicine in teaching and practice
• Candidates with expertise and/or interest in solid organ transplant and/or hematopoietic cell transplant infectious diseases and the immunocompromised host are encouraged to apply
• Candidates seeking a combined position in pediatric and adult infectious diseases will be considered
  

Opportunity Details:

• Dedicated Children s ambulatory campus and hospital, with multi-disciplinary pediatric subspecialties, surgery centers, laboratories, pharmacies, infusion suites and radiology
• Expansion of ID division with coverage of inpatient and outpatient clinical services
• Join a collaborative team of 5 faculty physicians
• Career and leadership development programs offered
• Collaboration with 31 pediatric subspecialties

We will provide:

• Dedicated departmental clinical research team
• Epic EMR platform
• Relocation assistance
• Faculty appointment with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications
• Excellent benefits package, including a pension and optional tax-deferred contributions
• Sovereign Immunity malpractice coverage
• 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• CME allowance + time off

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.

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.

We invite you to join the team committed to changing what s possible and do so in one of the most exciting cities in the country. Send us your CV accompanied by your letter of interest for immediate consideration.