UNIV - Open Rank - Department of Medicine: Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care

Job Description Summary

The Division of General Internal Medicine, Section of Palliative Care is seeking outstanding clinician educators for tenure-track appointment at the assistant or associate professor level. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established, thriving palliative care team in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. Ideal candidates will be strong clinicians with an interest in professional development. Candidates must be BC/BE in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and eligible for medical licensure in South Carolina.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC003539 COM DOM GIM Palliative Care CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

$0 - $0 - $0

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

MD / DO board certified (or board eligible) in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

This is a clinical, full-time 1.0 FTE faculty position.  Primary responsibilities will consist of clinical care and teaching on the Adult Palliative Care inpatient consultative service.  Education and training of fellows, residents, and medical students is a priority. A commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration, high quality palliative care, and outstanding communication skills are essential. Faculty appointment / rank / salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Overall cFTE and related number of clinical weeks will be offset proportionally by any funded effort for teaching or other leadership roles or grants that cover your salary. 

Additional Job Description

Physical 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)

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