MUSC Health & Medical University of SC
UNIV - Pediatric Cardiac Interventionalist - Pediatrics: Cardiology
MUSC Health & Medical University of SC, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408
Job Description SummaryThe Dr. Charles P. Darby Jr. Department of Pediatrics' Division of Cardiology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking a full-time pediatric cardiac interventionalist to serve as Medical Director of the Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This position will be empowered to promote advancements in cardiac procedural techniques, provide mentorship and career development for faculty, and promote the education and training of fellows.
EntityMedical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypeFaculty
Cost CenterCC001011 COM PEDS Cardiology CC
Pay Rate TypeSalary
Pay GradeUniversity-00
Pay Range0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Work Shift
Job Description
The Dr. Charles P. Darby Jr. Department of Pediatrics' Division of Cardiology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking a full-time pediatric cardiac interventionalist to serve as Medical Director of the Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This position will be empowered to promote advancements in cardiac procedural techniques, provide mentorship and career development for faculty, and promote the education and training of fellows. The ideal candidate will be board certified in pediatric cardiology with additional training completed in pediatric and congenital interventional cardiology and have at least 5 years of experience. The candidate's primary responsibilitieswill be clinically to serve as an interventional cardiologist and administratively to provide overarching leadership for the pediatric and congenital cardiac catheterization laboratory. Other clinical and academic opportunities are available and can be tailored to individual interests. Responsibilities will also include teaching our cardiology fellows, residents, and medical students. Pursuing individual scholarly interests is encouraged and supported.
The Medical University of South Carolina is consistently ranked among the top Children's Hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report, and our Heart Center is currently ranked 4th nationally. Our cardiac program has a long history of stability and is the only surgical and interventional center in South Carolina. We provide comprehensive care for complex medical and surgical patients from newborn to adults in our dedicated cardiac intensive care unit. Over 600 cardiac catheterizations and and 450 cardiac operations per year are performed at our center, including 10-18 pediatric cardiac transplants. We were one of a few programs in the country with a 3-star ranking reported by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the highest category for quality and outcomes.
The Medical University of South Carolina is the premier quaternary care medical center and academic teaching hospital in South Carolina. The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital stands majestically on the downtown Charleston peninsula with magnificent views of the surrounding tidal rivers and windswept harbor. An entire floor is dedicated to the Heart Center - including cardiac operating rooms, catheterization labs, and a state-of-the-art 29-bed inpatient unit able to provide critical care, step-down and acuity adaptable care models.
Ideal Candidates:Board Certified by the American Board of PediatricsAt least 5 years of experience as an interventional cardiologistCommitment to MUSC's educational missionsEligible for licensure in South CarolinaOpportunity Details:
Displays a strong commitment to Evidence-Based Medicine and Quality Improvement in teaching and practicePractices located at the Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in Downtown Charleston, and the Summey Medical Pavilion in North CharlestonFull complement of medical staffOpportunities to work with medical students, residents, and fellowsMUSC Offerings:
Relocation assistanceCompetitive pay and signing bonusExcellent retirement options, including a pension and optional tax-deferred contributionsSovereign immunity malpractice coverage22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidaysPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Qualified Employer
MUSC is located in Charleston, SC,
frequently named one of the best places in America to live. If charming, historic, vibrant, cultural, and coastal are adjectives that you find appealing, it's all here. In Charleston, you might find yourself dining at a world-class restaurant tonight and relaxing on a boat as you explore our many waterways tomorrow. You might stroll along cobblestone streets, amidst centuries old homes by day and attend a jazz concert by night. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.
Additional Job DescriptionPhysical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
EntityMedical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypeFaculty
Cost CenterCC001011 COM PEDS Cardiology CC
Pay Rate TypeSalary
Pay GradeUniversity-00
Pay Range0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Work Shift
Job Description
The Dr. Charles P. Darby Jr. Department of Pediatrics' Division of Cardiology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking a full-time pediatric cardiac interventionalist to serve as Medical Director of the Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This position will be empowered to promote advancements in cardiac procedural techniques, provide mentorship and career development for faculty, and promote the education and training of fellows. The ideal candidate will be board certified in pediatric cardiology with additional training completed in pediatric and congenital interventional cardiology and have at least 5 years of experience. The candidate's primary responsibilitieswill be clinically to serve as an interventional cardiologist and administratively to provide overarching leadership for the pediatric and congenital cardiac catheterization laboratory. Other clinical and academic opportunities are available and can be tailored to individual interests. Responsibilities will also include teaching our cardiology fellows, residents, and medical students. Pursuing individual scholarly interests is encouraged and supported.
The Medical University of South Carolina is consistently ranked among the top Children's Hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report, and our Heart Center is currently ranked 4th nationally. Our cardiac program has a long history of stability and is the only surgical and interventional center in South Carolina. We provide comprehensive care for complex medical and surgical patients from newborn to adults in our dedicated cardiac intensive care unit. Over 600 cardiac catheterizations and and 450 cardiac operations per year are performed at our center, including 10-18 pediatric cardiac transplants. We were one of a few programs in the country with a 3-star ranking reported by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the highest category for quality and outcomes.
The Medical University of South Carolina is the premier quaternary care medical center and academic teaching hospital in South Carolina. The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital stands majestically on the downtown Charleston peninsula with magnificent views of the surrounding tidal rivers and windswept harbor. An entire floor is dedicated to the Heart Center - including cardiac operating rooms, catheterization labs, and a state-of-the-art 29-bed inpatient unit able to provide critical care, step-down and acuity adaptable care models.
Ideal Candidates:Board Certified by the American Board of PediatricsAt least 5 years of experience as an interventional cardiologistCommitment to MUSC's educational missionsEligible for licensure in South CarolinaOpportunity Details:
Displays a strong commitment to Evidence-Based Medicine and Quality Improvement in teaching and practicePractices located at the Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in Downtown Charleston, and the Summey Medical Pavilion in North CharlestonFull complement of medical staffOpportunities to work with medical students, residents, and fellowsMUSC Offerings:
Relocation assistanceCompetitive pay and signing bonusExcellent retirement options, including a pension and optional tax-deferred contributionsSovereign immunity malpractice coverage22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidaysPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Qualified Employer
MUSC is located in Charleston, SC,
frequently named one of the best places in America to live. If charming, historic, vibrant, cultural, and coastal are adjectives that you find appealing, it's all here. In Charleston, you might find yourself dining at a world-class restaurant tonight and relaxing on a boat as you explore our many waterways tomorrow. You might stroll along cobblestone streets, amidst centuries old homes by day and attend a jazz concert by night. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.
Additional Job DescriptionPhysical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees