UNIV- Open Rank - Department of Neurology

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a fellowship-trained Movement Disorders Neurologist to join the Movement Disorders Division of the Department of Neurology (rank commensurate with experience). The successful candidate will have expertise in clinical evaluation of movement disorders, DBS electrophysiology, DBS programming. The Movement Disorders Division is a vibrant program with a busy clinical practice, active research center, and much collaboration across campus. Two Nurse Practitioners, a clinical Nurse coordinator, and three research coordinators support the MUSC Movement Disorders Program.

Your ONLINE application for this position should include a curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of at least three references, and a cover letter expressing your qualifications and statement of clinical interests.

The Department of Neurology at MUSC is a rapidly growing academic program located in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston is one of the most historic cities in the southeastern United States and offers a wide variety of recreational activities including swimming, sailing, kayaking, fishing and golf. There are numerous excellent restaurants, and the Spoleto Festival brings exceptional cultural events to the area every year.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000985 COM Neurology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description: The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a fellowship-trained Movement Disorders Neurologist to join the Movement Disorders Division of the Department of Neurology (rank commensurate with experience). The successful candidate will have expertise in clinical evaluation of movement disorders, DBS electrophysiology, DBS programming. The Movement Disorders Division is a vibrant program with a busy clinical practice, active research center, and much collaboration across campus.  Two Nurse Practitioners, a clinical Nurse coordinator, and three research coordinators support the MUSC Movement Disorders Program.  

Your ONLINE application for this position should include a curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of at least three references, and a cover letter expressing your qualifications and statement of clinical interests.  

The Department of Neurology at MUSC is a rapidly growing academic program located in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston is one of the most historic cities in the southeastern United States and offers a wide variety of recreational activities including swimming, sailing, kayaking, fishing and golf. There are numerous excellent restaurants, and the Spoleto Festival brings exceptional cultural events to the area every year.

Minimum Requirements: MD or equivalent Degree

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) 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 hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.

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