UNIV - Open Rank - Pediatric Cardiac Interventionalist - Pediatrics: Cardiology

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 pediatric cardiac interventionalist to serve as Medical Director of the Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This position will be empowered to promote advancements in cardiac procedural techniques provide mentorship and career development for faculty and promote the education and training of fellows. The ideal candidate will be board certified in pediatric cardiology with additional training completed in pediatric and congenital interventional cardiology and have at least 5 years of experience. The candidates primary responsibilities will be clinically to serve as an interventional cardiologist and administratively to provide overarching leadership for the pediatric and congenital cardiac catheterization laboratory. Other clinical and academic opportunities are available and can be tailored to individual interests. Responsibilities will also include teaching our cardiology fellows residents and medical students. Pursuing individual scholarly interests is encouraged and supported.

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-timepediatric cardiac interventionalist to serve as Medical Director of thePediatricand Congenital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This position will be empowered to promote advancements in cardiac procedural techniques provide mentorship and career development for faculty and promote the education and training of ideal candidate will be board certified in pediatric cardiology with additional training completed in pediatricand congenital interventional cardiology and have at least 5 years of experience. The candidates primary responsibilities will beclinicallyto serveas an interventional cardiologist and administratively to provide overarching leadership for the pediatric and congenital cardiac catheterization laboratory. Other clinical and academic opportunities are available and can be tailored to individual interests. Responsibilities will also include teaching ourcardiologyfellows residents and medical students. Pursuing individual scholarly interests is encouraged and supported.

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 600 cardiac catheterizations and and450 cardiac operations per year are performed at our center including 10-18pediatric cardiac transplants. 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 by the American Board of Pediatrics
• At least 5 years of experience as an interventional cardiologist
• Commitment to MUSCs educational missions
• Eligible for licensure in South Carolina

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 and the Summey Medical Pavilion in North Charleston
• Full complement of medical staff
• Opportunities to work with medical students residents and fellows

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 SCfrequently 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.

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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