FLSA: Salaried

Job Summary: The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine seeks a Section Chief of Geriatrics. This position will work closely with GIM leadership, stakeholders across campus, Department and institutional leadership to chart the course for Geriatrics quality, growth and innovation at MUSC. As Section Chief of Geriatrics, the Director will balance the education, research and clinical care responsibilities of the group and will provide leadership, scholarly support and mentorship to a talented team of faculty and advance practice providers, and inspire a team which contributes to all missions of the university: clinical care, education and scholarship. In addition to leadership responsibilities this position will also maintain a clinical presence in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as our Fellows clinics.

The Section of Geriatrics has 2 faculty members and an advanced practice provider, with both an outpatient and inpatient clinical practice and an ACMGE approved Geriatrics Fellowship with 2 fellows per year.

The ideal candidate will be Board-Certified MD/DO in Geriatrics, possess leadership experience at an academic health center, have a minimum academic rank of Associate Professor, and be well versed in scholarship, teaching and leadership. The candidate must possess outstanding leadership skills; he/she will be strongly committed to the tripartite mission of education, clinical care and research. The selected candidate must be comfortable working in a matrix management structure and environment. Experience mentoring, developing staff competency at all levels, and creating a highly accountable and high-performing team is essential.

Payscale Salary Range: UNIV-Band 0: Commensurate with experience.