Geriatrician Section Head and Faculty Member – Department of Medicine, MUSC

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, & Palliative Care is seeking a Geriatric Section Head to help develop our growing Geriatric section within our division. The section chief will work with the faculty, division, and ICCE to develop a comprehensive plan for the care of older adults across inpatient, ambulatory, long term care and home settings. Goals include expanding the sections outreach and creating a comprehensive system wide plan to meet the tripartite mission of providing outstanding clinical care, a rich educational environment for our learners, and creating an environment for research that will improve the care of older adults. The ideal candidate will be a patient-centered, compassionate team player as well as a leader with a desire to support the growth of the next generation of healthcare professionals while helping to facilitate the plan for our aging population of patients here at MUSC.

Geriatrics currently has 3 faculty members and an advanced practice provider covering our outpatient and inpatient clinical practices along with an ACGME – approved Geriatrics Fellowship that accepts 2 fellows per year. Our MUSC Geriatric program works closely with the Charleston VA Geriatrics Program with our Geriatric Fellows rotating through our VA. The division is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of the rapidly growing geriatric population of the Charleston tri-county area, and to enhancing the mission of the University in the domains of patient care, education, research, & healthcare leadership development.

Ideal Candidates:

• BC/BE Family or Internal Medicine Physician with Geriatrics Fellowship training
• Eligible for medical licensure in South Carolina
• Collaborative and collegial demeanor with commitment to high quality patient care
• Academic orientation and enthusiasm for teaching
• Leadership experience at an academic health center and well versed in scholarship, teaching, and leadership
• Outstanding communication skills

Opportunity Details:

• Join a growing and collaborative group of physicians and APPs who are part of the DOM, Division of GIM, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care who participate and work closely with the Primary Care ICCE.
• Enjoy strong collaboration throughout the institution including support from pharmacy, palliative and post-acute care.
• Be involved in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Build your clinical schedule to fit your interests and preferences
• Receive excellent access to specialists and a robust internal referral network

What we provide:

• Faculty appointment commensurate with experience
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Excellent retirement options with employer match
• Occurrence malpractice coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Generous PTO, company holidays, and CME allowance
• Epic EMR platform
• Complimentary student debt analysis, savings optimization, & repayment planning services

Founded in 1824, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is home to the oldest medical school in the South as well as the state's only integrated academic health system, with a unique charge to serve the state through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates and trains more than 3,000 students and 850 residents and fellows in six colleges: Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. With over $300 million in research funding, the collaboration between faculty, staff, students, and our partners accelerates the movement of scientific discoveries that improve lives. In 2024, MUSC was named the number one hospital in South Carolina by U.S. News and World Report for the 10th year in a row.

Charleston, South Carolina, frequently named one of the best places to live in the U.S., is a charming coastal city offering residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon. At night, visit one of Charleston’s many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Lowcountry cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.