What are the responsibilities and job description for the UNIV - Open Rank - Pediatrics Sickle Cell - Department of Pediatrics: HEMOC position at MUSC?
Job Description Summary
The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is searching for a board-certified (or eligible) pediatric hematologist/oncologist who is focused on sickle cell and hematology to join our collaborative, patient-focused team of 12 attending physicians (including 2 nocturnists), six inpatient advanced practice providers, eight outpatient advanced providers, and a fellowship program.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
FacultyCost Center
CC001022 COM PEDS Hematology/Oncology CCPay Rate Type
SalaryPay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is searching for a board-certified (or eligible) pediatric hematologist/oncologist who is focused on sickle cell and hematology to join our collaborative, patient-focused team of 12 attending physicians (including 2 nocturnists), six inpatient advanced practice providers, eight outpatient advanced providers, and a fellowship program.
The pediatric sickle cell clinic is a daily clinic providing comprehensive care including transfusion and infusion services with embedded TCD monitoring and counseling services. The clinic is supported by a nurse coordinator, a social worker, and a transition coordinator. The program is an authorized/qualified treatment center for gene therapy. Hematology services are provided in the separate pediatric hematology/oncology clinic as well as additional hematology focused clinics.
MUSC Minimum Requirement:
M.D. or Equivalent
MUSC is the premier tertiary referral center and academic teaching hospital in South Carolina. The Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital opened in 2020 and is a 250-bed facility with a full range of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties overlooking the Ashley River.
We have the only pediatric stem cell transplant, CAR-T, gene therapy, and pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship programs in South Carolina. We also maintain a dynamic portfolio of consortium and industry-related oncology, hematology, and sickle cell clinical trials including gene therapy. The Division collaborates closely with Hollings Cancer Center, MUSC’s NCI designated cancer center, as well as the Darby Clinical Research Institute.
Charleston has been ranked as the # 1 travel destination in the US by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Charleston offers history, architecture, the arts, world-class golf resorts, top chefs, and unique recreation opportunities afforded by the natural environment of rivers, marsh, and ocean.
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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