Open Rank Faculty

Job Description Summary

The Department of Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) at Charleston is currently seeking a board-certified general surgeon for a full-time academic position as an UGI/HPB cancer surgeon within the Division of Surgical Oncology/HPB and Endocrine Surgery.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC003829 COM SURG HPB 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 Department of Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) at Charleston is currently seeking a board-certified general surgeon who has completed a SSO-certified Complex General Surgical Oncology (CGSO) fellowship, an AHPBA HPB Surgical Fellowship, or equivalent training program for a full-time academic position as an UGI/HPB cancer surgeon within the Division of Surgical Oncology/HPB and Endocrine Surgery at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level with at least three years of clinical experience in these fields.  The physician will be joining our growing Division to expand our abdominal surgical oncology/HPB program at the NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center and within our robust regional healthcare network.  The Division of Surgical Oncology/HPB is led by Kevin Roggin MD, FACS, FSSO and includes three Sections (Abdominal Surgical Oncology/HPB; the Section of Breast, Melanoma and Sarcoma Surgery; and the Section of Endocrine Surgery).  The Division provides patients with safe, efficient, high-quality, and patient-centered multidisciplinary cancer care throughout the state of South Carolina and within the Southeast United States.  Our group includes 14 surgeons, five research faculty, a comprehensive Hereditary Cancer Clinic, 10 advanced practice providers, and three CMA/LPN.  We have an established “Next Day Access” program to provide enhanced access to our surgical team through a new direct referral line that is staffed by an experience RN coordinator; https://hollingscancercenter.musc.edu/patient-care/cancer-types/gastrointestinal-cancers/pancreatic-stomach-liver-treatment-access. 

Clinical responsibilities include providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical care to patients primarily at MUSC Health in Charleston (Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC, MUSC Health Ashley River Tower, MUSC East Cooper) with additional future practice opportunities within our expanding regional health care network (e.g., Nexton, SC).  Our inpatient team is supported by two full-time APP and the candidate’s outpatient practice will be supported by a share of a full-time APP and CMA/scribe.  Candidates should have clinical experience with both open and minimally invasive surgery treatments for benign/malignant UGI/HPB neoplasms.  Previous training/experience and a willingness to expand any of our established programs in TPIAT (Total pancreatectomy with Islet Auto-transplantation) and regional therapies, including HAIP (Hepatic arterial infusion pump) and CRS-HIPEC (Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) would be preferred.  Our faculty are expected to actively participate in our tripartite mission of excellent clinical care, research/scholarship, and surgical education of medical students and our surgical residents.  The candidate will have the opportunity to apply for leadership positions within MUSC Health, Hollings Cancer Center, and the MUSC College of Medicine, including the position of Section Chief of abdominal surgical oncology/HPB, as appropriate to their career interests and qualifications.

For more information, please contact Kevin Roggin, MD at [email protected] and complete an application on our website.

About MUSC

The Medical University of South Carolina was founded in 1824 and is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, with a unique mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research, and patient care.  Each year, MUSC educates more than 3,200 students in six colleges – Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy – and trains more than 900 residents and fellows in its health system. MUSC brought in more than $300 million in research funds in fiscal year 2023, leading the state overall in research funding. MUSC also leads the state in federal and National Institutes of Health funding. Learn more about our academic programs.

As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. Patient care is provided at 16 hospitals (includes owned or governing interest), with approximately 2,700 beds and four additional hospital locations in development, more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations situated in all regions of South Carolina. In 2023, for the ninth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the Number 1 hospital in South Carolina. MUSC has ranked in the U.S. News & World Report top 20 Hospitals for GI Diseases for the past 15 years. Learn more about our patient services.

MUSC has a total enterprise annual operating budget of $5.9 billion. The nearly 26,000 MUSC family members include world-class faculty, physicians, specialty providers, scientists, students, affiliates and care team members who deliver groundbreaking education, research, and patient care.

The Hollings Cancer Center

At the forefront of cancer research, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is one of 72 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers in the nation and the only one in South Carolina. This research is the driving force behind delivering medical advances to patients and their families, enabling us to educate health care professionals and the public and to establish outreach services for underserved populations across the state.

Our cutting-edge research translates into new and better treatments that help patients, including advanced surgical techniques and innovative clinical trials. MUSC Health University Medical Center is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a high performing hospital for cancer care and has been awarded with Magnet Recognition®, an acknowledgment of quality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovations in professional nursing practice.

Living in Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina, is a city known for its enchantment and charm, as well as its fascinating beauty, history, and culture. Since its settlement in 1670 by English colonists, the charming historic seaport of Charleston has been a favorite vacation and relocation destination.

Steeped in history, Charleston is often called a "living museum." Its past and present are intertwined like no other city and are evident in its culture, architecture, homes, and famous gardens.

With its lively and historical festivals and cultural events, there's never a dull moment in Charleston. From the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition every February, to the Spoleto Festival USA held each May, to the wide array of nightlife activities, there is always something going on in Greater Charleston. The mild coastal climate makes Charleston's world-renowned golf courses and beautiful beaches fun to enjoy year-round.

Come to Charleston and see for yourself.

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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