Emergency Medicine Physician – MUSC Health Catawba Division – Close to Charlotte, NC

MUSC Health is seeking an ABEM Board Certified/Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician to join an established, physician-led emergency medicine team serving three hospitals within its Catawba Division. This role offers evenly distributed shifts at each site, providing variety in practice setting while maintaining scheduling equity and consistency. Enjoy manageable volumes, strong operational support, modern infrastructure, and competitive compensation backed by the resources of South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health system.

About the Catawba Division: 

MUSC Health’s Catawba Division delivers high-quality, community-centered care across three key facilities in Lancaster, Chester and Indian Land, SC. Together, these sites ensure comprehensive emergency and impatient services are available across one of the state’s fastest-growing regions. 

• MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center (LMC): 211-bed hospital offering comprehensive inpatient and specialty services in Lancaster, SC. The hospital is a Joint Commission-designated Primary Stroke Center, and its Emergency Department is recognized by SC-DPH as a “Pediatric Ready” hospital. 

• MUSC Health Chester Medical Center (CMC): 82-bed acute care hospital delivering emergency services and comprehensive clinical care to patients in Chester County. CMC’s Emergency Department is recognized by SC-DPH as a “Pediatric Ready” hospital 

• MUSC Health Indian Land Medical Center: 52-bed hospital currently under construction in Indian Land, SC and set to open 2027 

Required Qualifications: 

• MD/DO with board certification in Emergency Medicine

• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of South Carolina 

• Strong communication, organization and teamwork skills

Position Highlights: 

• Will work a schedule of evenly distributed shifts at each clinical site 

• EPIC EMR with DAX AI scribe available 

• 10-hour and 12-hour physician shifts with physician-led scheduling 

• LMC ED supplemented with 24-hours of daily APP coverage. 

• CMC ED supplemented with 8-hours of APP coverage on days with the highest average volumes. 

• Annual LMC ED Volume: 31,000 

• Annual CMC ED Volume: 16,000 

• LMC ED is certified by the SC Department of Public Health as “Pediatric Ready”

Benefits & Resources for Physicians: 

• Competitive compensation and benefits 

• Employer-funded retirement plans 

• Paid occurrence malpractice coverage 

• Paid parental leave 

• CME allowance + paid days off 

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility 

• One-on-one support services for managing student debt 

• Epic EHR with physician-centered optimization and robust user support 

• AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce 

• administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care 

• Team-based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and physician well-being

Life in the Catawba Division
Lancaster, SC, is located just 45 minutes away from the Charlotte metropolitan area, and serves as the seat of Lancaster County, the sixth fastest-growing county in the Carolinas. The city is home to the University of South Carolina at Lancaster, the largest of the university’s regional campuses, and boasts ample outdoor recreation opportunities, including 360-acre Andrew Jackson State Park. With access to great shopping, restaurants, state parks, golf courses, and a vibrant art community, Lancaster, SC, is a great place to call home. 

Indian Land, SC is located just south of Charlotte, NC, Indian Land offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. With top-rated schools, beautiful new neighborhoods and a growing selection of restaurants, parks and ships, it’s a community designed for both comfort and connection. You will enjoy peaceful suburban living with easy access to the culture, nightlife and career opportunities of Charlotte – plus lower taxes and a 
welcoming family-friendly atmosphere. 

About MUSC: 
South Carolina’s leading academic health system, MUSC Health serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates academic medicine, research, and education with a strong commitment to patient care. Physicians who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful investment in physicians’ success. With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long-term physician careers.