UNIV - Clinical Assistant Professor - Psychiatry: Brain Stimulation Services

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry to join Brain Stimulation Services in Charleston, South Carolina. The faculty member provides advanced neuromodulation treatments, including ECT, TMS, SAINT, VNS, and DBS programming, and rotates across neuromodulation services in various locations. The role includes clinical care and teaching, with optional participation in research and program development. Clinical services are commonly organized in two-week rotating blocks. Brain stimulation procedures are performed within MUSC Brain Stimulation Services downtown; TMS services are provided at the Coleman Clinic in Mt. Pleasant and other emerging area clinics. Inpatient consultation is provided on MUSC Institute of Psychiatry units. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Optional call duties may be available with additional compensation once credentialed.

Requirements

MD or DO degree.
Board-eligible or board-certified in Psychiatry.
Eligible for medical licensure in South Carolina.
Demonstrated competency in ECT, TMS, SAINT, VNS, and DBS.
Clinical experience in inpatient psychiatry.
Prior experience in interventional psychiatry or a neuromodulation-focused practice.
Interest in academic teaching, clinical research, or program development.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 150 pounds unassisted and assisting with lifting and carrying patients weighing up to 300 pounds.
Ability to be medically qualified for respirator use initially and annually.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical care in ECT, TMS at the Coleman Clinic, SAINT, VNS, and DBS programming.
Conduct neuromodulation evaluations and consultations as needed.
Provide inpatient ECT consultation on a general psychiatry or medical service.
Teach and supervise residents, medical students, and APPs.
Participate in academic activities, case conferences, or educational sessions.
Participate in quality improvement and service development initiatives.
Optionally participate in research and program development.
Optionally take call duties with additional compensation once credentialed.