Geriatrician Faculty Member – Department of Medicine, MUSC

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, & Palliative Care is seeking a Geriatrician to join their growing department. The geriatric faculty will serve a unique role by participating in the academic activities of the department while providing comprehensive geriatric care. The ideal candidate will be a patient-centered, compassionate team player with the desire to support the growth of the next generation of healthcare professionals.

The section of Geriatrics has 3 faculty members and an advanced practice provider, within both outpatient and inpatient clinical practices, along with an ACGME – approved Geriatrics Fellowship that accepts 2 fellows per year. The division is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of the rapidly growing geriatric population of the Charleston tri-county area, and to enhancing the mission of the University in the domains of patient care, education, research, & healthcare leadership development.

Ideal Candidates:

• BC/BE Internal Medicine or FM Physician with Geriatrics Fellowship training
• Eligible for medical licensure in South Carolina
• Collaborative and collegial demeanor with commitment to high quality patient care
• Academic orientation and enthusiasm for teaching
• Outstanding communication skills

Opportunity Details:

• Join a growing and collaborative group of physicians and APPs in the section of Geriatrics within the Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, Department of Medicine.
• Serve the community and support the academic mission of the university in both inpatient & outpatient settings.
• Receive excellent access to specialists and a robust internal referral network.
• Enjoy strong collaboration throughout the institution including support from pharmacy, palliative and post-acute care.
• Be involved in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.

What we provide:

• Faculty appointment at the assistant or associate professor level
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Excellent retirement options with employer match
• Occurrence malpractice coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Generous PTO, company holidays, and CME allowance
• Epic EMR platform
• Complimentary student debt analysis, savings optimization, & repayment planning services

Founded in 1824, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is home to the oldest medical school in the South as well as the state's only integrated academic health system, with a unique charge to serve the state through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates and trains more than 3,000 students and 850 residents and fellows in six colleges: Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. With over $300 million in research funding, the collaboration between faculty, staff, students, and our partners accelerates the movement of scientific discoveries that improve lives. In 2024, MUSC was named the number one hospital in South Carolina by U.S. News and World Report for the 10^th year in a row.

Charleston, South Carolina, frequently named one of the best places to live in the U.S., is a charming coastal city offering 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 Lowcountry cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.

Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is home to the oldest medical school in the South as well as the state's only integrated academic health system, with a unique charge to serve the state through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates and trains more than 3,000 students and 850 residents and fellows in six colleges: Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. With $298 million in research funding in fiscal year 2022, the collaboration between faculty, staff, students, and our partners accelerates the movement of scientific discoveries that improve lives.

The Medical University of South Carolina's College of Medicine is leading the way in all areas of the MUSC mission – medical education, patient care, and biomedical research – at our main campus in downtown Charleston and across the state.

The College of Medicine is comprised of both clinical and basic science departments that are involved in education, clinical care, and research in the basic, translational and clinical sciences.

The largest and oldest academic medical center in South Carolina, we serve a diverse group of more than 740 medical students, 850 trainees in residency and fellowship programs, and patients throughout our state and beyond.

The medical University of South Carolina is a part of MUSC Health, as the clinical health system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest quality and safe patient care while training generations of compassionate, competent health care providers to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. Close to 25,000 care team members provide care for patients at 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and 5 additional hospital locations in development, more than 300 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations situated in the Lowcountry, Midlands, Pee Dee and Upstate regions of South Carolina. In 2022, for the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina.