Regional Anesthesiologist in Charleston, South Carolina

ASRA Collection; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 350,000 - 490,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and tax-deferred contributions

Paid malpractice coverage

Paid parental leave

CME allowance

PSLF eligibility

Epic HER + AI-enabled documentation

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a regional anesthesiologist to join an academically oriented, full-time division focused on regional anesthesia and acute pain management. The role includes resident and fellow education and collaboration with multidisciplinary perioperative teams.

The ideal candidate will have board certification or eligibility, a regional fellowship, SC licensure eligibility, and demonstrated leadership and teaching abilities in a vibrant academic health system.

Qualifications

• American Board of Anesthesiology certification or eligibility.
• Completion of a regional fellowship or relevant experience.
• Eligibility for South Carolina licensure.
• Strong clinical, education and interpersonal skills that enable collaboration and leadership within the department.
• Research experience and interests are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative, team-based practice within a leading academic medical center.
• Emphasis on acute pain management and enhanced recovery.
• Work alongside experienced CRNAs and multidisciplinary perioperative teams.
• Opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and academic engagement.

Skills

AB anesthesiology cert/elig

Leadership potential

Clinical education skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Regional anesthesia fellowship

SC licensure eligibility

Job description

The Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in coastal Charleston, SC is seeking a regional anesthesiologist to join their cohesive, highly functioning group. The position is full-time, academic, multi-disciplinary team-based practice including resident and fellow clinical and didactic education. The ideal candidate would prefer a practice emphasizing a wide range of skill sets and surgical populations.

About The Division Of Regional Anesthesia

The Division of Regional Anesthesia at MUSC provides advanced regional anesthesia and acute pain management services within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Utilizing cutting edge technology and techniques, the division focuses on optimizing perioperative pain control and enhancing recovery pathways. As part of a nationally recognized academic health system, faculty benefit from opportunities in teaching, research, and clinical innovation while working alongside experienced surgical and anesthesia teams.

Required Qualifications

• American Board of Anesthesiology certification or eligibility
• Completion of a regional fellowship or relevant experience
• Eligibility for South Carolina licensure
• Strong clinical, education and interpersonal skills that will enable one to work collaboratively with colleagues and be a leader within the department and institution
• Research experience and interests are preferred but not required.

Position Highlights

• Join a collaborative, team-based practice within a leading academic medical center
• Emphasis on acute pain management and enhanced recovery
• Work alongside experienced CRNAs and multidisciplinary perioperative teams
• Opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and academic engagement

Benefits & Resources For Physicians

• Faculty appointment with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications
• Excellent benefits package, including a pension and optional tax-deferred contributions
• Paid malpractice coverage with Sovereign immunity
• Paid parental leave
• 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays
• CME allowance + paid days off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• One-on-one support services for managing student debt
• Epic HER with physician-centered optimization and robust user support
• AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care
• Team-based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and physician well-being

Life In Charleston

Situated in coastal South Carolina, Charleston is a dynamic and rapidly growing region that supports both professional advancement and an exceptional quality of life. The area is home to a robust healthcare network, a strong academic presence, and a diverse patient population, all within close proximity to coastal landscapes, recreational amenities, and a highly regarded culinary and arts community. 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.

About MUSC

South Carolina’s leading academic health system, MUSC Health, serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates academic medicine, research, and education with a strong commitment to patient care. Physicians who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful investment in physicians’ success. With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long-term physician careers.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.