Pediatric Genetics - Medical University of SC in Coastal Charleston, SC

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking board certified or board eligible clinician-educators to join the Division of Genetics within its nationally recognized Department of Pediatrics. This full-time Clinical Geneticist position will provide inpatient and outpatient services for individuals with genetic and metabolic disorders. Inpatient clinical care will be provided in our new children’s hospital located in the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina.

 Ideal Candidates:

• ABMGG board eligible/certified in Clinical Genetics and Genomics
• Biochemical experience or board eligible/certified in Medical Biochemical Genetics
• Interest in rapid WES/WGS for critically ill infants and children
• Interest in collaborative multidisciplinary clinics
• Interest in clinical research
• Committed to MUSC’s educational missions and enthusiastic about teaching

In 2020, MUSC Children’s Health opened the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion, a 100,000 square foot, 250-bed, state-of-the-art building that is transforming the delivery of fetal, women’s and children’s care in the region. Supporting the outstanding clinical care at our Children’s Hospital and Women’s Pavilion is the Charles P. Darby Children’s Research Institute, the largest pediatric research facility in the Carolinas, and one of only 15 like it in the country. MUSC Children’s Hospital is the largest referral center in the region, made up of 31 pediatric subspecialties.

Learn more about the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital: https://musckids.org/about-us/sjch

Opportunity Details:

• Diverse group of patients with a vast array of conditions
• Work alongside an established group of board-certified faculty, genetic counselors, genetic assistants, metabolic dietitians, and nursing support
• Teaching of genetic counseling students, medical students, residents, and fellows
• Dedicated departmental clinical research team for clinical trials and other research opportunities
• Collaboration with Greenwood Genetic Center and access to wide array of resources, learning, educational, laboratory and research infrastructure.

We will provide:

• Relocation assistance
• Faculty appointment with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications
• Excellent benefits package, 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) eligibility
• CME allowance + time off

Charleston, SC, is frequently named one of the best places in America to live, and it’s easy to see why. This charming coastal city offers 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.

We invite you to join the team committed to “changing what’s possible” and do so in one of the most exciting cities in the country. Send us your CV accompanied by your letter of interest for immediate consideration.

Recruitment Contact: Maiya Souvoravong