UNIV - Open Rank - Child Abuse Physician - Pediatrics: CAP

MUSC Children's Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Children's Health in Charleston, SC is looking for a qualified Pediatrician to join the Child Abuse Pediatrics Division. Responsibilities include providing patient care, engaging in teaching, and conducting research work. Candidates must be board eligible or certified and may require a South Carolina Medical License.

This role involves coordination of care with a multi-disciplinary team and supervision of clinical staff. MUSC supports equal opportunity employment and encourages qualified applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be board eligible or certified in pediatrics.
• Experience in child abuse as clinical physician is preferred.
• Must be eligible for South Carolina Medical License.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and supervision of clinical nurse specialists.
• Engage in teaching and research work related to pediatrics.
• Coordinate care with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Board eligible or certified in pediatrics

Experience in child abuse as a clinical physician

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Eligibility for South Carolina Medical License

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a qualified Pediatrician to join the Child Abuse Pediatrics Division. The Division currently includes one faculty member, one fellow, seven advanced practice providers, and other support staff and PSANEs.

The MUSC Child Abuse program is recognized throughout the community for its expertise. It provides consultation for clinics at MUSC Health in downtown Charleston as well as MUSC Health outreach clinics, the Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center and the Dorchester Children’s Center.

Successful applicants should be board eligible or certified, or have work experience in the field of child abuse as a clinical physician. They should have or be eligible for a South Carolina Medical License.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include patient care, teaching, research work, administration, institutional service, professional development, supervision of clinical nurse specialists, and coordination of care with a multi‑disciplinary team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/moving.
• Ability to work indoors.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes.
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
• Ability to squat and perform job functions.
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations.
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Possess good finger dexterity.
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted.
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance.
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
• Good peripheral vision capabilities.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.