UNIV - Open Rank - Psychiatry: Sleep and Anxiety Treatment and Research Program (SATRP)

Job Description Summary

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a clinician-scientist with a MD degree to serve as Medical Director of the Sleep Laboratory in the Sleep and Anxiety Treatment and Research Program (SATRP). This SATRP Sleep Research Laboratory provides the main sleep research resource for not only for psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences but also faculty members conducting sleep research with primary appointments in many different clinical departments.

The current laboratory is a 2-bed sleep research unit, which is being upgraded into a 6-bed unit, which will accommodate both children and adults. As the main research arm of the MUSC Sleep Center, this laboratory is accredited by The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The successful candidate must be Board Certified in Sleep Medicine with preference given to diplomats in either Pediatrics and/or Psychiatry and Neurology. A track record of funded research is desirable. The Medical Director of the SATRP Sleep Laboratory will have his/her primary faculty appointment in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences with possible secondary appointment(s), as qualified, in Pediatrics, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Otolaryngology, and Dentistry.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001053 COM PSYCH Sleep Anxiety CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary: The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a clinician-scientist with a MD degree to serve as Medical Director of the Sleep Laboratory in the Sleep and Anxiety Treatment and Research Program (SATRP). This SATRP Sleep Research Laboratory provides the main sleep research resource for not only for psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences but also faculty members conducting sleep research with primary appointments in many different clinical departments.

The current laboratory is a 2-bed sleep research unit, which is being upgraded into a 6-bed unit, which will accommodate both children and adults. As the main research arm of the MUSC Sleep Center, this laboratory is accredited by The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The successful candidate must be Board Certified in Sleep Medicine with preference given to diplomats in either Pediatrics and/or Psychiatry and Neurology. A track record of funded research is desirable. The Medical Director of the SATRP Sleep Laboratory will have his/her primary faculty appointment in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences with possible secondary appointment(s), as qualified, in Pediatrics, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Otolaryngology, and Dentistry.

The Medical Director provides supervision to residents, psychology interns, fellows, and medical students. Clinical services will be provided at the Institute of Psychiatry and may also involve consultative and clinical services as part of the MUSC Sleep Center.

The Medical Director of the SATRP Sleep Laboratory will report to the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

FLSA: Salaried

Minimum Requirements: Must hold a terminal degree (Ph.D., M.D., or similar).

For questions, please contact:
Thomas W. Uhde, MD, DLFAPA, FACNP, FACPsych
67 President Street, MSC 862
Charleston, SC 29425
Uhde@musc.edu
Uhdepsych@musc.edu

Additional Job Description

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.

Additional New Requirements: Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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