UNIV - Clinical Assistant Professor - Psychiatry: Hospitalists Division

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a full-time faculty member and attending to provide clinical services to the Psychiatry Hospitalist Division. Services may include the adult psychiatry emergency room service, adult psychiatry consult-liaison services, and/or adult inpatient psychiatric care. The position is primarily Monday through Friday during the day and includes coverage of a set number of weekends and holidays, as well as some overnight call shifts. The candidate must be a psychiatrist able to hold an unrestricted license to practice in South Carolina. The minimum qualification is an M.D. degree in Psychiatry or a related field. Salary will be based on education and experience. MUSC offers salary commensurate with rank, qualifications, expertise, and accomplishments; relocation assistance; retirement options including a pension and optional tax-deferred contributions; sovereign immunity malpractice coverage; annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The role uses the EPIC medical record platform. The job requires physical abilities including frequent walking/mobile work, work in confined or cramped spaces, kneeling, bending, pinching, repetitive hand and arm motions, and lifting and carrying specified loads. It also requires computer literacy, a valid driver's license, the ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required, and the ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment. The position is based in Charleston, South Carolina.

Requirements

M.D. degree in Psychiatry or a related field.
Be a psychiatrist able to hold an unrestricted license to practice in South Carolina.
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 physical requirements described in the job posting, including lifting and carrying up to 150 pounds unassisted and assisting with patients weighing up to 300 pounds.
Ability to be medically qualified for respirator use, initially and annually.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical services to the Psychiatry Hospitalist Division.
Provide care through adult psychiatry emergency room services, adult psychiatry consult-liaison services, and/or adult inpatient psychiatric care.
Cover a set number of weekends and holidays.
Participate in some overnight call shifts.