UNIV - Open Rank - Department of Medicine: Division of Hematology Oncology - Director of Sickle Cell Anemia Program

Job Description Summary The Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology at MUSC is seeking a senior level faculty member to advance and grow the Sickle Cell Anemia Program and to disseminate best practices, the latest research, and emerging sickle cell disease therapies statewide. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Faculty Cost Center CC000970 COM DOM Hematology/Oncology CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade University-00 Pay Range $0 - $0 - $0 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Description Provide unifying leadership for the Sickle Cell Disease Program of MUSC. Provide leadership for the expansion of the multidisciplinary clinic with close collaboration with colleagues from pediatrics, pain management, internal medicine, behavioral health, palliative care and other relevant specialties. This position requires an exceptional individual with outstanding leadership skills to further develop and expand the existing infrastructure and a passion for advancing quality of care for this highly complex patient population. In addition to promoting high quality clinical care, this individual will collaborate with translational and basic scientists to develop innovative clinical and translational research projects designed to improve the health of patients with sickle cell disease. The Director will effectively articulate the goals, direction, mission, critical issues, and values of MUSC and MUSC Health to the employees who work within the sickle cell program, to the state of South Carolina sickle cell community, and to referring and affiliated physicians. Implement telehealth clinics for sickle cell patients as well as other technology‐based communications with providers and patients Promote innovative care and best practices related to transition of care for sickle cell pediatric to adult care, oversee education for primary care and ED providers, particularly in rural and underserved communities in South Carolina. Qualifications: Candidates should hold current appointments at the Associate Professor or Professor level. Successful candidates will have an MD/DO degree and be eligible for medical licensure in South Carolina. Board Certification in Adult and/or Pediatric Hematology‐Oncology required. Applicants interested in this position should apply online and upload a curriculum vitae. 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.

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