UNIV - Open Rank Faculty - Surgery: Cardiothoracic Surgery

About the role

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a motivated adult cardiac surgeon for a faculty appointment. The position is a salaried, 20‑hour‑per‑week faculty role (Cost Center CC001068, COM SURG CT Adult Cardiac Surgery). Appointment as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Surgery will be commensurate with experience, training, and teaching activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full spectrum of general adult cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic and mitral valve repair/replacement, and aortic surgery.
• Provide clinical coverage for affiliated cardiac surgery programs across South Carolina, including Florence, Anderson, Greenwood, and Columbia (one of two surgeons sharing this responsibility).
• Maintain excellence in patient care, quality, and safety.
• Participate in teaching and academic activities consistent with faculty rank.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited residency training program in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
• Eligibility for a South Carolina medical license.
• Demonstrated clinical skills and commitment to high‑quality patient care.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position (Frequent: 2–6 hours/shift)
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile (Frequent)
• Ability to work indoors (Continuous: 6–8 hours/shift)
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes (Infrequent: 0–2 hours/shift)
• 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)
• 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 36 inches, unassisted (Infrequent)
• Ability to lower objects up to 15 lbs. from 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 both (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)

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 20.