Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is recruiting a Colorectal Surgeon.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001067 COM SURG Colorectal Surgery 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

The Medical University of South Carolina is recruiting a Colorectal Surgeon. Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain an unrestricted South Carolina medical license and VA Medical Center privileges.  Candidates must be board certified/eligible in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery; completed an accredited Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship; and be board certified/eligible in Colon and Rectal Surgery.  

Responsibilities will include providing excellent patient care as well as teaching medical students and surgery residents.  We are looking for a partner to participate and lead clinical and translational research for the Section of Colorectal Surgery within the Department of Surgery.  

You will join a highly skilled team which includes three Colon and Rectal Surgeons in a Colon and Rectal practice that includes colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, complex anal rectal and diverticular disease. The clinical and academic practice is located in a newly opened digestive-diseased based hospital.  MUSC has ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Top Hospitals for GI Diseases, and the Hollings Cancer Center is the sole NCI-designated Cancer Center in the State of South Carolina.  

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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