Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician

Job Description Summary

Join a team that’s Changing What’s Possible – MUSC Health - Florence is seeking a Pulmonary and Critical Care trained physician to join an expanding pulmonary and critical care department in Florence, SC. This is a prime opportunity to join a very busy pulmonary practice in a growing region with a service area population of 250,000 people and where there is a high ICU acuity and differential pulmonary pathology such as sarcoidosis, asthma and COPD.
As a partner and collaborator with our academic medical center, you’ll have access to advanced technologies such as specialty and sub-specialty diagnostic support, and direct affiliation with clinical centers of excellence, all to better empower you to increase and optimize care locally.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001804 MCP - Florence Pulmonology

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-02

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Join a team that’s Changing What’s Possible - MUSC Health - Florence is seeking a Pulmonary and Critical Care trained physician to join an expanding pulmonary and critical care department in Florence, SC. This is a prime opportunity to join a very busy pulmonary practice in a growing region with a service area population of 250,000 people and where there is a high ICU acuity and differential pulmonary pathology such as sarcoidosis, asthma and COPD.

As a partner and collaborator with our academic medical center, you’ll have access to advanced technologies such as specialty and sub-specialty diagnostic support, and direct affiliation with clinical centers of excellence, all to better empower you to increase and optimize care locally.

About this position:

• Seeking candidates who are Board Certified/Board Eligible

• Fiber optic bronchoscopy equipment with advanced diagnostic capabilities such as endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), navigational bronchoscopy, and bronchial thermoplasty

• 3 separate ICUS (MICU, SICU/NSICU, CVICU) with referrals from several neighboring hospitals.

• Tele-neurocritical care and stroke thrombectomy capable

• Practice has 4 FT physicians, 1 PT physician and 2 Nurse Practitioners

• A solid mix of inpatient and outpatient practice with flexibility of inpatient/outpatient preference

We will provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Employer-funded retirement plans

• Paid occurrence malpractice coverage

• Paid parental leave

• CME allowance + paid days off

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

• One-on-one support services for managing student debt

• Epic EHR with physician-centered optimization and robust user support

• AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care

• Team-based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and physician well-being

Florence, SC is centrally located only one hour to the SC coast (Myrtle Beach area) and an easy drive to the mountains. Florence is a bustling center of industry, healthcare, education, retail, culture and recreation and reflects the many charms and lifestyle of a true Southern city.  In Florence, the pace is manageable, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the people are friendly. 

Florence, South Carolina is the heart of the Pee Dee region. Founded at the intersection of three railways, what was once a small rail town is now a bustling center of industry, healthcare, education, retail, culture and recreation. There’s something for everyone in Florence, from shopping at malls, fine dining downtown, live theater, live music events, outdoor recreation, and fantastic schools. Visit Florence and we think you’ll agree that our area is a great place to live.  

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center is a regional acute care facility comprised of 396 beds, more than 1,500 employees and nearly 250 physicians representing all major specialties dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the citizens of Northeastern South Carolina. We offer acute care, diagnostic services, women’s health, orthopedic services, cancer care, cardiac services, general and laparoscopic surgery, rehabilitation, emergency/trauma care, community health services and more.

Additional Job Description

About MUSC:

South Carolina’s leading academic health system, MUSC Health serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates academic medicine, research, and education with a strong commitment to patient care. Physicians who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful investment in physicians’ success.

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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