UNIV - Open Rank - Clinical Assistant Professor - Department of Pediatrics

Job Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina Children’s Hospital After Hours Care is seeking general pediatricians to provide state of the art, family centered care to children under the age of 18 who present with acute illnesses or injuries. After Hours Care operates 365 days per year, from 3 to 11pm on weekdays and from 12 to 8pm on weekends and holidays. The physician will be a member of the Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Division.

MUSC Minimum Requirements

• M.D. or equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Absorb and process visual information. (Continuous)
• Absorb and process auditory information. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• 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 hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Continuous)
• Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. (Continuous)

Additional New Requirements

• Ability to maintain a valid drivers license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.