Academic/Faculty/Research Physician

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, innovation, and meaningful investment in physicians success. With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long-term physician careers.

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.