Family Medicine - Medical Educator, Academic Faculty at MUSC In Coastal Charleston, SC
MUSC Health
Job at a glance
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC ) is seeking a physician to join our well-established academic Family Medicine team at the assistant, associate, or professor level to provide comprehensive primary care. The ideal candidate will be a patient-centered, compassionate team-player who is invested in delivering state of the art clinical care, while also teaching and leading parts of the curriculum for students and/or residents.
Any candidate with an interest in medical education will be highly considered. About the Department of Family Medicine: The department plays a major role in all four years of the medical school curriculum. We have a significant presence in the Dean’s Office, including the role of dean, associate deans, and curriculum directors. We also play a major role in facilitating different outreach activities to different underserved and vulnerable groups, including people who are unfunded, rural, and/or currently unhoused.
The department has a highly successful required core clerkship that sends students around the state. There is potential for this physician to take over part of our work in education. This represents a tremendous opportunity to balance primary care practice with involvement with our medical students, residents, and fellows. Required Qualifications: Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine Significant experience in education Collaborative and collegial demeanor with enthusiasm for teaching Position Highlights: Ability to build your clinical schedule to fit your interests and preferences Join a growing and collaborative group of physicians and other clinicians Leadership opportunities available to highly qualified and experienced candidates Excellent access to specialists and a robust internal referral network Involvement in the teaching of medical students, family medicine residents, and fellows MUSC Faculty Appointment (commensurate with experience) Excellent commencement bonus, competitive compensation and benefits Generous leave, company holidays, and excellent retirement options Benefits & Resources for Physicians: Faculty appointment with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications Excellent benefits package, including a pension and optional tax-deferred contributions Paid malpractice coverage with Sovereign Immunity Paid parental leave 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays CME allowance + paid days off Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility One-on-one support services for managing student debt Epic EHR with physician-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 physician well-being Life in Charleston, SC: Frequently named one of the best places to live in the U.S., Charleston is a charming coastal city offering residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty.
In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon. At night, visit one of Charleston’s many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Lowcountry cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.
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. Physicians who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovatio