UNIV - Open Rank - Department of Medicine: Division of Rheumatology & Immunology, Director of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Services

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Medical Director to lead its emerging Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Institute (EDSI). The EDSI represents a merged clinical and research institute for understanding treatment and science related to Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and related comorbidities. This individual will oversee all clinical responsibilities of the EDSI. The Medical Director reports to Executive Leadership of Hospital Services at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and is responsible for providing clinical and administrative leadership for the EDSI. The Medical Director position is comprised of administrative and clinical time and will be required to maintain sufficient clinical time to remain competent in their specialty. The Medical Director is responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered clinical care. The Medical Director collaborates with the scientific director of the EDSI, executive leadership at MUSC, and other leaders within the MUSC Health Network.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000975 COM DOM Rheumatology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

We are seeking candidates with:

• MD, DO or MD/PhD from accredited medical school and completion of approved residency program.

• Current Board Certification in Primary Specialty

• Leadership experience and training preferred

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build consensus and engage physicians

• Academic orientation, enthusiasm for teaching, passion for outreach and research

Essential functions:

• Leadership

  • Oversee creation of clinical platform to provide needed clinical consultation, care and services for needs of EDS patient population

  • Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with clinical departments to actively expand clinical providers’ partnership to drive quality care for complex clinical population.

  • Active partnership with EDS Research Director to drive all aspects of a comprehensive EDS Clinical and Research platform at MUSC Health

  • Support recruitment of clinical provider and onboarding

• Patient Care

  • Develop and provide care and clinical oversight for EDS Specialty Concierge Clinic at MUSC and specialties contained within the institute.

  • Support Patient Experience initiatives and improve clinical performance, through evidence-based programs and processes

  • Develop and oversee clinical and quality programs and protocols

  • Report Quality benchmarks to appropriate bodies

  • Participate in organizationally prioritized committees

• Education and Research

  • Develop and implement Internal educational rotations and act as liaison with GME, UME and advance practice providers.

  • Engage with the scientific director of the EDSI to cross pollinate clinical and scientific studies of interest that will collectively move the needle on fundamental causes of EDS

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)

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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