UNIV - Division Director and Neonatologist - Pediatrics: Neonatology
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The Dr. Charles P. Darby Jr. Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) located in beautiful downtown Charleston South Carolina is accepting applications at the Associate Professor or Professor level to serve as the Division Chief to the Division of Neonatology. Excellent candidates may be eligible for the Jean and George W. Brumley Endowed Chair.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
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The Dr. Charles P. Darby Jr. Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) located in beautiful downtown Charleston South Carolina is accepting applications at the Associate Professor or Professor level to serve as the Division Chief to the Division of Neonatology. Excellent candidates may be eligible for the Jean and George W. Brumley Endowed Chair.
The David and Laura Stone Neonatal Intensive Care Unit comprises the entire 5th floor of the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital. Opened in 2020 it consists of 82 beds including single patient mother-baby couplet care and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation rooms as well as a minor procedure room with full anesthesiology readiness. Each year approximately 2700 newborns are delivered at the Medical University of South Carolina and an additional 12000 babies are born within our referral area. These deliveries generate approximately 1000 admissions to our intensive care nurseries. Neonatal transports account for 40 percent of the total admissions to our NICU with free-standing transport teams able to provide ground helicopter and fixed wing transport. We collaborate with all pediatric subspecialties as well as pediatric surgery and pediatric surgical subspecialties.
The Division is committed to the provision of outstanding clinical care and cutting-edge research. Major areas of academic interest include neonatal nutrition (clinical translational and bench research) neonatal kidney injury (translational and clinical research) neural injury (translational and bench research encompassing prevention through recovery) epidemiologic investigations and research QI. Faculty have access to collaborations with bench researchers in the Darby Childrens Research Institute located on campus one block from the childrens hospital. Additionally the division has a history of collaboration with multiple pediatric specialties Maternal-Fetal Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology and adult investigators.
Ideal Candidates:
- Qualified for Associate or Professor rank in Pediatrics
- Board Certified by the ABP
- Commitment to MUSCs educational missions
- Eligible for licensure in South Carolina
- Record of achievement in individual research or scholarship
- Demonstrated success in developing clinical research or educational programs in an academic health center
- Record of mentoring trainees and/or junior faculty
- Budgetary experience leading a clinical research or educational entity that would translate well to supervising a large division
MUSC Offerings:
- Relocation assistance
- 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 its 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.
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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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