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

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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 Childrens 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 Childrens 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 MUSCs 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 Childrens 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 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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