UNIV - Pediatric Gastroenterologist - Pediatrics: GI

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology within its nationally recognized Department of Pediatrics in coastal South Carolina. This is a full-time position near Myrtle Beach. The qualified pediatric gastroenterologist will enjoy a rewarding and diverse career that includes clinical care, involvement in leading-edge research, and the education of future leaders in pediatric care. The Gastroenterology & GI Surgery program is repeatedly recognized on the US News & World Report Best Children’s Hospital Rankings, and it is the largest and most comprehensive program in the region. The program maintains an active consultation service for children with gastrointestinal, nutritional, and liver problems. The Pediatric Gastroenterology Division performs over 16,000 outpatient visits, 2,000 inpatient consultations, and 1,400 procedures annually with an emphasis on excellence in clinical care. The team is the only pediatric liver transplant, motility, and advanced therapeutic endoscopy center in South Carolina. We also collaborate with many other specialties at MUSC Children’s Health to treat patients holistically. In 2020, MUSC Children’s Health opened the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion, a 100,000-square-foot, 262-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.

Requirements

• M.D. or M.D Equivalent
• BC Pediatrician who has completed an accredited Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in South Carolina
• Committed to MUSC’s educational missions and enthusiastic about teaching
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, with interest in program development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Clinical care
• Involvement in leading-edge research
• Education of future leaders in pediatric care
• Expand outpatient consultation delivery in the Myrtle Beach Area
• Provide services 4 days/week in the Murrells Inlet area
• Perform pediatric endoscopy within our regional hospital network locally
• See an average of 12 patients per day
• 1 admin day and 4 clinic days per week

Benefits

• 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
• 13 paid holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• CME allowance + time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level