Internal Medicine Residency Program Director (MD/DO) | MUSC Health |Columbia, SC

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina and MUSC Health are seeking an outstanding candidate to lead and grow a new Internal Medicine Residency program in the role of Internal Medicine Residency Director in Columbia, South Carolina.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001867 MCP-Columbia-Administration

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-02

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Medical University of South Carolina and MUSC Health are seeking an outstanding candidate to lead and grow a new Internal Medicine Residency program in the role of Internal Medicine Residency Director in Columbia, South Carolina.

Operating out of MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center, MUSC’s new Midlands Internal Medicine Residency Program will offer the Internal Medicine Residency Director the opportunity to develop a diverse and challenging academic Internal Medicine curriculum, mentor residents and medical students, and participate in leadership development activities. The Program Director will have responsibility and authority for the administration and operations of the program, including the supervision, teaching, and evaluation of residents in keeping with the ACGME core competencies. The chosen candidate will receive affiliate-faculty appointment and support the MUSC’s Department of Internal Medicine in Charleston.

Other responsibilities include:

• Program development and growth in adherence to ACGME accreditation requirements
• Ensuring compliance with MUSC-Regional Network’s policies and procedures
• Didactic/clinical teaching and supervision of residents in the Internal Medicine program
• Providing direct patient care as part of the faculty practice, including call coverage
• Participation in quality improvement and research programs and other collaborative activities within the MUSC community

Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to relate to groups at all levels within the organization, including office staff, faculty, and senior leadership. In addition, candidates should display initiative, a positive attitude, flexibility, commitment to institutional goals and objectives, and must hold themselves and others to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.

Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine
• Graduation from an ACGME or AOA accredited Internal Medicine residency program
• Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine
• Unrestricted licensure in the State of South Carolina
• Unrestricted federal and state-controlled substance registration
• Outstanding clinical skills, including significant experience caring for inpatient and outpatient newborns, children, and adults, and performing ambulatory procedures
• Outstanding educational and administrative skills, with a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience, preferably in Graduate Medical Education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Regional or national leadership experience
• Significant accomplishment in scholarly activity

We will provide:

• Competitive compensation
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Occurrence malpractice coverage
• Employer-funded retirement plan
• $5,000 CME allowance + 5 days off
• Epic EMR platform
• MUSC affiliate faculty appointment, and the resources which accompany an academic medical center, such as access to the MUSC medical library

Additional Job Description

Columbia, SC, conveniently located between the scenic beaches of the Lowcountry, and majestic mountains of the Upstate, became South Carolina’s capital city in 1786. Since that time, Columbia has grown to be the state’s second-most populous city, and with its unique mix of history, innovation and culture, it’s easy to see why people flock to the place accurately dubbed “The Real Southern Hot Spot.”

In Columbia, you’ll find popular attractions like the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, South Carolina State Museum, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia Fireflies Baseball and beautiful Lake Murray, alongside a vibrant food and drink scene, unique markets and festivals featuring local artisans, and easy access to the natural beauty of the city’s parks and outdoor spaces. 

Learn more about Columbia, SC:

www.experiencecolumbiasc.com/

www.columbiasc.net/

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has grown from a small private medical school founded in 1824 into one of the nation’s top academic health science centers, with a 700-bed medical center and six colleges. As South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health center, MUSC is engaged in activities statewide, and provides a full range of programs in the biomedical sciences.

Its main campus is located on more than 80 acres in the city of Charleston, with an overall population of about 13,000 clinicians, faculty, staff and students. Nearly 3,000 students in six colleges (Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy) study for degrees at the baccalaureate, master's, doctoral, and other professional levels. The university also provides residency training for more than 700 graduate health professionals, and the teaching staff is comprised of more than 1,700 full and part-time faculty.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, sees more than one million patient encounters annually, and its specialized care teams consistently rank among the best in the country. This integrated health care system is accessible via its downtown Charleston campus, seven regional medical centers, more than 100 outreach locations, clinical affiliations with numerous health care partners, and a robust telehealth network. MUSC Health delivers transformational care shaped by world-class clinicians, health scientists, and educators who provide leading-edge care while developing the next generation of innovative health care leaders.

MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Downtown is a 332-bed hospital located in the heart of downtown Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1938 by the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, this hospital has a longstanding reputation for compassionate care, and outstanding clinical services, including an award-winning Heart & Vascular Center.

MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Downtown’s sister campus, MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Northeast is a 75-bed hospital located in the northeast Columbia area with easy access to I-77, and I-20. Our care team members are highly skilled professionals dedicated to compassionate care for the Richland County community and beyond. Northeast Columbia is a fast-growing community with award winning school districts, great shopping, fine and casual dining, and local State Parks for outdoor adventure!

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.

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.

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