UNIV - Open Rank - Cardiology Physician - Department of Pediatrics: Cardiology

Musckids; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic medical center in Charleston seeks a full-time Cardiology Physician to join its Division of Cardiology. The ideal candidate will provide patient care, engage in documentation and coding, and contribute to a team dedicated to pediatric cardiac care. Join a nationally recognized program offering comprehensive care in a facility renowned for quality and outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive pay and signing bonus

Excellent retirement options, including pension

22 days annual leave and 15 sick leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Qualified Employer

Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage

Qualifications

• Strong interest in working with typical and medically complex children.
• Eligible for licensure in South Carolina.
• Commitment to MUSC's educational missions.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the Nexton outpatient clinic.
• Responsible for medical documentation and coding.
• Attend to clinical responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Evidence-Based Medicine

Quality Improvement

Child Care

Education

Board Certified or Eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics

Job description

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UNIV - Open Rank - Cardiology Physician - Department of Pediatrics: Cardiology

Apply locations Charleston time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R-0000045891

Job Description Summary

The Dr. Charles P. Darby Jr. Department of Pediatrics’ Division of Cardiology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking a full-time physician that will have clinical effort providing patient care in the Nexton outpatient clinic. Clinical time consists of patient care 5 days week. Provider will be responsible for medical documentation and coding these visits for filing purposes. Other clinical responsibilities may change with the needs and staffing of the division.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001011 COM PEDS Cardiology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Dr. Charles P. Darby Jr. Department of Pediatrics’ Division of Cardiology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking a full-time physician that will have clinical effort providing patient care in the Nexton outpatient clinic. Clinical time consists of patient care 5 days week. Provider will be responsible for medical documentation and coding these visits for filing purposes. Other clinical responsibilities may change with the needs and staffing of the division.

The Medical University of South Carolina is consistently ranked among the top Children’s Hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report, and our Heart Center is currently ranked 4th nationally. Our cardiac program has a long history of stability and is the only surgical and interventional center in South Carolina. We provide comprehensive care for complex medical and surgical patients from newborn to adults in our dedicated cardiac intensive care unit. Approximately 450 cardiac operations per year are performed at our center, including 10-16 pediatric cardiac transplants and 6-10 children receiving ventricular assist devices. We were one of a few programs in the country with a 3-star ranking reported by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the highest category for quality and outcomes.

The Medical University of South Carolina is the premier quaternary care medical center and academic teaching hospital in South Carolina. The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital stands majestically on the downtown Charleston peninsula with magnificent views of the surrounding tidal rivers and windswept harbor. An entire floor is dedicated to the Heart Center – including cardiac operating rooms, catheterization labs, and a state-of-the-art 29-bed inpatient unit able to provide critical care, step-down and acuity adaptable care models.

Ideal Candidates:

• Board Certified or Eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics
• Commitment to MUSC’s educational missions
• Eligible for licensure in South Carolina
• Strong interest in working with both typical as well as medically complex children

Opportunity Details:

• Displays a strong commitment to Evidence-Based Medicine and Quality Improvement in teaching and practice
• Practices located at the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital in Downtown Charleston, the Summey Medical Pavilion in North Charleston and in our Specialty clinic in Mount Pleasant
• Full complement of medical staff
• Opportunities to work with medical students, residents, and fellows

MUSC Offerings:

• Competitive pay and signing bonus
• Excellent retirement options, 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) Program Qualified Employer

MUSC is located in Charleston, SC, frequently named one of the best places in America to live. If charming, historic, vibrant, cultural, and coastal are adjectives that you find appealing, it’s all here. In Charleston, you might find yourself dining at a world-class restaurant tonight and relaxing on a boat as you explore our many waterways tomorrow. You might stroll along cobblestone streets, amidst centuries old homes by day and attend a jazz concert by night. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (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)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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.

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