Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician in Coastal Charleston, SC

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), located in coastal Charleston, SC, seeks an exceptional pediatric infectious diseases physician to join a dedicated and talented group of physicians. The Division of Infectious Diseases resides within a highly collaborative and academically diverse Department of Pediatrics and also enjoys a close working relationship with the Infectious Diseases Division in the Department of Internal Medicine. A successful candidate will contribute to the operation and expansion of the division with shared coverage of the inpatient and outpatient clinical services and partnership in our clinical, teaching and quality improvement missions. Exciting opportunities exist for the faculty member depending on individual interest and expertise in transplant infectious diseases, fellowship program development, clinical/translational research, travel medicine/international health, and telemedicine.

 Ideal Candidates:

• BC or BE pediatric infectious disease physician
• Strong clinical skills, desire to build collaborations across divisions, and commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based medicine in teaching and practice
• Candidates with expertise/interest in solid organ and/or hematopoietic cell transplant medicine and the immunocompromised host are encouraged
• Candidates seeking a combined position in pediatric and adult infectious disease will be considered
  
  

Opportunity Details:

• Dedicated Childrens ambulatory campus and hospital, with multi-disciplinary pediatric subspecialties, surgery centers, laboratories, pharmacies, infusion suites and radiology
• Expansion of ID division with coverage of inpatient and outpatient clinical services
• Directorship of transplant ID program and/or fellowship program opportunities exist for the right candidate
• Join a collaborative team of 5 faculty physicians
• Career and leadership development programs offered
• Collaboration with 31 pediatric subspecialties

In 2020, MUSC Childrens Health opened the Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital and Pearl Tourville Womens Pavilion, a 100,000 square foot, 250-bed, state-of-the-art building that is transforming the delivery of fetal, womens and childrens care in the region. Supporting the outstanding clinical care at our Childrens Hospital and Womens Pavilion is the Charles P. Darby Childrens Research Institute, the largest pediatric research facility in the Carolinas, and one of only 15 like it in the country.

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

We will provide:

• Dedicated departmental clinical research team
• Epic EMR platform
• 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 its 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 Charlestons 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, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) continues to uphold its long tradition of excellence in education, research, and patient care. MUSC educates and trains more than 3,000 students and nearly 800 residents in six colleges and has more than 17,000 employees. As the states only integrated academic health sciences center and largest non-federal employer in Charleston, the university and its affiliates have collective annual budgets in excess of $3.2 billion, with an annual economic impact of nearly $4 billion and annual research funding in excess of $284 million.

We invite you to join the team committed to changing whats 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