UNIV - Open Rank - Pediatric Neurologist - Department of Pediatrics: Neurology

Job Description Summary

The Dr. Charles P. Darby Jr. Department of at the Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Pediatric NeuroCritical Care Neurologist. The current Division of Pediatric Neurology includes eight faculty members and four APPs and provides the full range of both inpatient and outpatient clinical services at MUSC Childrens Hospital. MUSCs Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is designated a Level IV epilepsy center the highest designation offered by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. The center offers multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment services to patients from infancy to young adulthood through the MUSC Childrens Hospital. Adult patients are provided care at MUSC Hospital. MUSCs Neurophysiology Lab has a complete combination of accredited labs in EEG EMG Intraoperative Monitoring and Intracranial and Extracranial Vascular Imaging in conjunction with a Level IV Epilepsy Center. Specialty services such as speech language pathology and neuropsychology are available as well as diagnostic services such as inpatient and outpatient video EEG monitoring.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001027 COM PEDS 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 Dr. Charles P. Darby Jr. Department of at the Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Pediatric NeuroCritical Care Neurologist. The current Division of Pediatric Neurology includes eight faculty members and four APPs and provides the full range of both inpatient and outpatient clinical services at MUSC Childrens Hospital. MUSCs Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is designated a Level IV epilepsy center the highest designation offered by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. The center offers multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment services to patients from infancy to young adulthood through the MUSC Childrens Hospital. Adult patients are provided care at MUSC Hospital. MUSCs Neurophysiology Lab has a complete combination of accredited labs in EEG EMG Intraoperative Monitoring and Intracranial and Extracranial Vascular Imaging in conjunction with a Level IV Epilepsy Center. Specialty services such as speech language pathology and neuropsychology are available as well as diagnostic services such as inpatient and outpatient video EEG monitoring.

MUSC is the premier quarternary care medical center and academic teaching hospital in South Carolina located in the beautiful and richly historic city of Charleston- a city known for its unique blend of coastal and cosmopolitan charm.

The team member will be expected to join the division call schedule.

MUSC and the Department of Pediatrics both have an impressive record of recent growth and expanding multidisciplinary services and the Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital is truly exceptional offering a myriad of highly specialized services.

Ideal Candidates:

• Board Certified or Eligible by the ABP
• 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 MUSCs Summey Medical Pavilion in North Charleston Mount Pleasant Okatie and the Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital in Downtown Charleston.
• Full complement of medical staff
• Opportunities to work with medical students and residents and elective trainees

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 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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