MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Downtown is seeking a full-time BC/BE Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist for a well-established, nationally ranked heart and vascular practice located in Columbia, South Carolina.

This year, U.S. News & World Report ranked MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Downtown as High Performing in the treatment of Heart Attack and Heart Failure. Additionally, the hospital achieved the #10 spot on the PINCAI list of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals for 2023.

The Columbia practice is part of MUSC Health’s greater Heart & Vascular Center, which provides compassionate care and advanced treatment to patients across South Carolina. MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Center has received the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ 3-star rating 20 years in a row, is accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, and is a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina BlueDistinction® Center for Cardiac Care.

Every year, our exceptionally skilled physicians save and transform hundreds of lives. We invite you to join a hardworking team of 22 cardiologists, 2 cardiovascular surgeons, and 18 cardiology APPs to provide advanced treatment and personalized care to patients in Columbia, SC, and the surrounding communities.

About the position:

• Call shared with existing AHF Cardiologist and supported by Cardiologists
• Access to cardiac CT, MRI, 3D Echo, PET and SPECT equipment, electrophysiology equipment, and a cath lab on site
• Dedicated group of over 36 providers promoting teamwork, efficiency and excellent patient care
• Well-respected Heart & Vascular practice with a 40-year history in the community
• Quick ramp-up time with excellent local marketing and outreach support

We will provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Occurrence malpractice coverage
• Employer-funded retirement plan
• CME allowance + time off
• Epic EMR platform
• MUSC affiliate faculty appointment, and the resources which accompany an academic medical center

Columbia, SC, is conveniently located between the scenic beaches of the Lowcountry and majestic mountains of the Upstate. It became South Carolina’s capital in 1786, and since that time, Columbia has grown to be the state’s second-most populous city. With its unique mix of history, innovation, and culture, it’s easy to see why people flock to the place accurately dubbed “The Real Southern Hot Spot.”

In Columbia, you’ll find popular attractions like the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, South Carolina State Museum, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia Fireflies Baseball and beautiful Lake Murray. Visit the city, and partake in a vibrant food and drink scene, unique markets and festivals featuring local artisans, and the natural beauty of the city’s many parks and outdoor spaces.

MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Downtown is a 332-bed hospital located in the heart of downtown Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1938 by the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, this hospital has a longstanding reputation for compassionate care, and outstanding clinical services, including an award-winning Heart & Vascular Center.

MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Downtown’s sister campus, MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Northeast, is a 75-bed hospital conveniently located in the northeast Columbia area with easy access to I-77, and I-20. Our care team members are highly skilled professionals dedicated to compassionating care for the Richland County community and beyond.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), is dedicated to the pursuit of “Changing What’s Possible” in health care. Nationally recognized for its innovation, patient and family-centered care, and quality outcomes, this integrated health care system is accessible via its downtown Charleston campus, nine regional medical centers, more than 100 outreach locations, clinical affiliations with numerous health care partners, and a robust telehealth network.