Sleep Medicine Physician

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health | Sleep Medicine Physician

Join a team that’s Changing What’s Possible – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a dynamic, board certified, experienced sleep medicine physician to join our growing Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy & Sleep Medicine. The Sleep Medicine program is a collaboration between the Departments of Medicine, Psychiatry, Otolaryngology, Neurology and Pediatrics. The chosen candidate will play a key role in growing the outpatient mission.

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy & Sleep Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) provides clinical, research, and educational services in all aspects of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy & Sleep Medicine for patients located throughout South Carolina and the Southeastern United States. Our peers and our patients continue to rank the Department of Medicine programs among the best in the nation. The division is home to four ACGME fellowship programs and an NIH-funded T32 training grant for fellows who are interested in pursuing a career in clinical, translational, or basic research.

MUSC’s Sleep Medicine Fellowship program welcomes and trains two new fellows every year. Over the course of the last three years, the program has experienced exponential growth, reflecting the institution's commitment to excellence in sleep medicine education and research.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000974 COM DOM PULM General CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

We are seeking candidates with:

• Board certification or eligibility in Sleep Medicine

• Academic orientation, interest in teaching, and passion for outreach

About our opportunity:

• 10-bed outpatient sleep lab on site

• Involvement in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows

• No research required

• Schedule: 7-8 half-day clinics per week with approximately 8-10 patients per clinic

• Join a collegial team of sleep medicine physicians, APPs, and support staff

• Opportunities to collaborate with MUSC’s Departments of Otolaryngology, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Pediatrics, Neurology, and the College of Dentistry

MUSC’s Benefits:

• Faculty appointment aligned with experience

• Relocation assistance

• Excellent retirement options, including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions

• Sovereign Immunity malpractice coverage

• 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

• Personalized student loan debt review and repayment optimization

Charleston, South Carolina, is a city where cobblestone streets weave between confection-colored antebellum mansions, and historic church steeples dot the skyline. It has been named the #1 city in the US multiple times by Conde Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure magazine. More than four million people visit our city each year to experience 90 miles of pristine coastline, and to enjoy world-class shopping and culinary arts. Our region boasts a growing economy, top-ranked schools, year-round outdoor recreation, and some of the friendliest people in the country. 

We invite you to join a team committed to changing what’s possible in healthcare, and to do so in one of the most exciting cities in the country. Your life in Charleston awaits!

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) 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 perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

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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