Pulmonary & Critical Care / Sleep Medicine Physician

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health is seeking a Sleep Medicine–certified Pulmonary physician (Pulmonary or Pulmonary & Critical Care trained) to join our growing team serving Bluffton and Beaufort, South Carolina. This position is fully supported by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and offers the opportunity to practice within a highly collaborative, academically affiliated health system. Physicians will practice across two locations: Beaufort, SC, near Beaufort Memorial Hospital, and Bluffton, SC, in a new state-of-the-art Medical Office Building opening in 2026. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to delivering accessible, timely, and high-quality pulmonary and sleep care while improving outcomes for patients across South Carolina.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005632 MCP - Bluffton MOB

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-02

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Health is seeking a Sleep Medicine–certified Pulmonary physician (Pulmonary or Pulmonary & Critical Care trained) to join our growing team serving Bluffton and Beaufort, South Carolina. This position is fully supported by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and offers the opportunity to practice within a highly collaborative, academically affiliated health system. Physicians will practice across two locations: Beaufort, SC, near Beaufort Memorial Hospital, and Bluffton, SC, in a new state-of-the-art Medical Office Building opening in 2026. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to delivering accessible, timely, and high-quality pulmonary and sleep care while improving outcomes for patients across South Carolina.

About MUSC Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine:

The MUSC Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine is recognized for comprehensive and patient-centered respiratory and sleep care, offering access to a broad spectrum of subspecialty services.

• Advanced pulmonary diagnostics and lung disease management

• Accredited sleep centers with comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services

• Multidisciplinary care for COPD, asthma, and interstitial lung disease

• Bronchoscopy and advanced airway procedures

Required Qualifications:

• BC/BE in Pulmonary Disease

• Sleep Medicine Certification Required

• Interest in outpatient practice development, with future inpatient consultant opportunities

Position Highlights:

• 100% outpatient pulmonary clinic with potential to expand into inpatient consultant services

• Manage chronic respiratory diseases including asthma, COPD, emphysema, tuberculosis, and lung cancer

• Access to advanced diagnostic services: Pulmonary function testing, lab services, X-ray, and mobile CT

• Full spectrum of bronchoscopy (hospital-based), including navigational bronchoscopy and EBUS

• On-site comprehensive Pulmonary Function Lab

• Sleep Medicine Center located within the medical office building

• Evaluation and treatment of sleep apnea and other sleep-related disorders

• No call responsibilities

• Monday-Friday, typical clinical hours

• Productivity-based RVU compensation model

Benefits & Resources for Providers:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Employer-funded retirement plans

• Paid occurrence malpractice coverage

• Paid parental leave

• Epic EHR with provider-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 provider well-being

Life in Bluffton:

Located just 30 minutes from Savannah, Bluffton offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle, family-friendly communities, and proximity to world-class beaches, golf, and outdoor recreation. It’s one of South Carolina's fastest-growing areas, drawing patients and providers alike to its expanding hub.

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. Providers who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful investment in providers’ success. With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long-term provider careers.

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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