UNIV - Neurohospitalist Physician - Open… at Medical… · Charleston

Job Description Summary The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Neurology seeks a qualified individual to join one other Neurohospitalist in our growing Neurology Department, and provide bedside and remote care to hospitalized patients with neurologic issues. Candidates must be board-certified or eligible in Neurology and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in education and clinical care. Experience as a Neurohospitalist is desirable, but not necessary.

Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type​ Faculty

Cost Center CC000985 COM Neurology 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 Neurohospitalist Program is an innovative service for patients who require hospital-based treatment for complex neurological disorders. Patients and their families benefit from improved continuity of care, and seamless transition to outpatient practice following discharge. Our neurohospitalists each run their own outpatient discharge clinics requiring follow-up care with our team. For more specialized care, our team will refer patients to one of our divisions specializing in Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology, General Neurology, Neuromuscular, or Stroke upon discharge. The Neurohospitalist Program improves efficiency and quality of care. Our patients are treated by experts in inpatient neurologic care, and have access to the most cutting-edge technology and facilities available at MUSC Health.

Our opportunity:

• Very strong interdisciplinary specialty support
• Involvement in the teaching of medical students, neurology residents, as the General Neurology inpatient and Consultation Services function as one of the primary teaching rotations
• Alternating inpatient service weeks which run Monday through Sunday
• Special interests fully supported

We are seeking candidates with:

• Focus on collaboration, innovation, and teamwork
• Interest in program directorship to establish a Neurohospitalist fellowship program
• Board certification or eligibility in Neurology and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in education and clinical care

MUSC Offerings

· Tenure track faculty position with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications, expertise, and accomplishments

· Relocation assistance

· 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

Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and training. The MUSC Medical Center is a high-volume, tertiary referral center serving a large population where a broad range of common acute neurological conditions are encountered. 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 Low Country cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.

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*. Your life in Charleston awaits! Zoe Bleacher,* MUSC Provider Recruiter, providerrecruitment@musc.edu

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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