Job Description Summary
The Department of Medicine/Division of Cardiology at the Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a highly motivated, talented academic clinician to join the Division as our new Director of the Gazes Cardiac Research Institute. Desirable candidates will hold the academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with experience and credentials, on the tenured academic-clinician track. The Department’s goal is to grow research and scholarly output as a whole, while building a nationally recognized research program.
This position will report directly to the Division Director of Cardiology. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated expertise in leading research in Cardiology, a track record of independently-funded research, publication in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, strong mentorship skills and clear evidence of promoting the academic careers of fellow faculty and trainees.
In addition to being a productive researcher, the Director will oversee and enhance the scholarly and research programs by mentoring faculty, advanced practice providers and trainees. As such, the director shall work closely with fellowship directors, as well as appropriate chiefs, directors, and vice chairs. The director will be charged with expansion of the Division’s investigative research and extramural funding portfolios.
The Director must possess the interpersonal skills to engage, inspire and work within and across disciplines in a large, diverse organization. Interfacing with other departments and centers in order to enhance visibility of Cardiology research within the larger College of Medicine and University research communities will be required.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty
Cost Center
CC000966 COM DOM CARD 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
Candidate must be an MD or equivalent, Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Certified/Eligible in Cardiology for the position of non-invasive cardiologist with focus on outreach practice building and cardiac imaging. Candidate should have experience in Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology as well as a documented record of excellence in clinical care.
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)
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