Vascular Neurology (Stroke) Faculty - Coastal Charleston, SC
MUSC Health
Job at a glance
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Neurology is recruiting a fellowship trained Outpatient Vascular Neurologist as part of further expansion of our pre-eminent Comprehensive Stroke Program. This position will be primarily focused seeing patients in the outpatient setting. The successful applicant must be board-eligible, or board certified in general neurology and have completed ACGME-fellowship training in Vascular Neurology.
About MUSC is one of the busiest stroke programs in the Southeast and is the tertiary referral center for most large artery strokes in the state. MUSC is a leader in the South Carolina Telestroke Alliance and currently provides acute stroke care to 35+ SC hospitals and admits over 1200 stroke patients annually. MUSC also has a robust clinical research enterprise and is a national leader in investigator-initiated research and clinical trials, including serving as a regional coordinating center in the NIH-funded StrokeNet.
The chosen candidate for this position will be appointed as an Assistant Professor (or higher commensurate with experience) on the Clinician Educator Track. He/she will participate in the clinical activities within the MUSC Stroke Program, with a majority focus on outpatient stroke clinic. Excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting, and experience teaching vascular neurology fellows, house-staff and medical students, as well as experience with clinical trials are desired.
Required Qualifications: Board certification or eligibility in Neurology Fellowship in Vascular Neurology Focus on collaboration, innovation, and teamwork Academic orientation and enthusiasm for teaching Position Highlights: Position focused on outpatient care Very strong interdisciplinary specialty support Involvement in the teaching of medical students, neurology residents, and fellows Protected research time available depending on candidate’s qualifications and background Special interests fully supported 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, Frequently named one of the best places in America to live, and it’s easy to see why.
This charming coastal city offers 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 Low Country cuisine prepared by world-class chefs.
Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest. We invite you to join the team committed to “changing what’s possible” and do so in one of the most exciting cities in the country. 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.