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Job Description Summary
MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, is seeking an experienced physician to provide oversight and leadership for hospital medicine services within MUSC Health’s Regional Health Network (RHN). In this pivotal role, you’ll direct hospital medicine services across multiple facilities, support hospitalists in delivering evidence-based care, and contribute to groundbreaking initiatives to enhance patient outcomes statewide.Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC004512 MCP - AdministrationPay Rate Type
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Health-02Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, is seeking an experienced physician to provide oversight and leadership for hospital medicine services within MUSC Health’s Regional Health Network (RHN). In this pivotal role, you’ll direct hospital medicine services across multiple facilities, support hospitalists in delivering evidence-based care, and contribute to groundbreaking initiatives to enhance patient outcomes statewide.
This position will require travel to all facilities within MUSC’s Regional Health Network, but will have a home base at MUSC Health – Lancaster Medical Center. Candidates will have the option to reside in nearby Charlotte, North Carolina, which is located just a short drive away and offers access to world-class dining, cultural attractions, professional sports, and an international airport.
As the Medical Director, you will split your time between:
Clinical Leadership (50%):
- Maintain facility medical staff privileges at all MUSC RHN facilities
- Work clinically an average of 7 hospital shifts/month
Operational Excellence (50%):
- Collaborate with MUSC Leadership, facility managers, site medical directors, and hospitalist team members to drive key metrics and performance indicators related to hospital medicine.
- Mentor site medical directors and other emerging leaders in hospital medicine, fostering a supportive environment for growth and implementing structured professional development programs to benefit all hospitalist leaders within the Regional Health Network.
- Identify and lead hospital initiatives to reduce length of stay, improve patient experience and quality scores, reduce mortality and readmissions, and other identified goals and tactics.
- Assist site medical directors and practice managers with the development, maintenance, and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Work with site medical directors and practice managers to maximize cost-effective use of staff members, including coordination of scheduling across facilities and divisions.
- Collaborate with hospitalist teams in each division to create a cohesive team culture that values high performance and excellent patient care.
- Perform quality assurance and take a lead role in improvement initiatives within each department.
- On a semi-annual basis, present observations and perceived opportunities for improvement relative to hospitalist medicine and hospital operations to MUSC Leadership.
- Assist with MUSC recruiting efforts related to hospitalist medicine in the RHN.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary $360,000 annually plus $40,000 “at risk” based on agreed-upon targets (paid once/year)
- 24 PTO days/year, inclusive of 9 hospital holidays
- CME allowance time off to grow in your field
- Paid Parental Leave
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Complimentary student debt analysis, savings optimization, and repayment planning services
- Mileage and lodging expense reimbursements
- Paid Occurrence malpractice coverage
- Employer-funded retirement plans
Additional Job Description
About MUSC’s Regional Health Network
The Medical University of South Carolina's Regional Health Network is a dynamic extension of MUSC Health dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across South Carolina. With a robust network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty care facilities, the Regional Health Network ensures that diverse communities, including rural and underserved areas, have access to leading-edge medical expertise and innovative treatment options.
Why Charlotte?
Charlotte, North Carolina, is a dynamic city that perfectly blends Southern charm with modern sophistication, making it an ideal place to call home. The city boasts an excellent selection of public and private schools, as well as access to higher education, and an affordable cost of living. While the city is growing, traffic is still manageable, especially with its well-planned roadways and expanding public transit options. There’s always something to do in Charlotte, from kid-friendly attractions like Discovery Place Science Museum to outdoor recreation venues like the U.S. National Whitewater Center and the area’s many parks and hiking trails. With its professional sports teams, cultural attractions, welcoming communities, and international connectivity, Charlotte truly has something for everyone.
We invite you to advance your career with this unique hospital medicine leadership opportunity that combines the best of both worlds - professional growth and fulfillment in a leading healthcare system, and a lifestyle enriched by the amenities of a major metropolitan city.
Submit your CV for consideration to providerrecruitment@musc.edu.
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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Salary : $40,000 - $360,000
