UNIV - Open Rank (Geriatric Director) - Department of Medicine: Division of General Internal Medicine

Job Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine seeks a Section Chief of Geriatrics. This position will work closely with GIM leadership, stakeholders across campus, Department and institutional leadership to chart the course for Geriatrics quality, growth and innovation at MUSC.

About the Role

This position will work closely with GIM leadership, stakeholders across campus, Department and institutional leadership to chart the course for Geriatrics quality, growth and innovation at MUSC. As Section Chief of Geriatrics, the Director will balance the education, research and clinical care responsibilities of the group and will provide leadership, scholarly support and mentorship to a talented team of faculty and advance practice providers, and inspire a team which contributes to all missions of the university: clinical care, education and scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Balance the education, research and clinical care responsibilities of the group
• Provide leadership, scholarly support and mentorship to a talented team of faculty and advance practice providers
• Balance the education, research and clinical care responsibilities of the group
• Provide leadership, scholarly support and mentorship to a talented team of faculty and advance practice providers
• Maintain a clinical presence in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as our Fellows clinics

Requirements

• Board-Certified MD/DO in Geriatrics
• Minimum academic rank of Associate Professor
• Well versed in scholarship, teaching and leadership
• Strong commitment to the tripartite mission of education, clinical care and research
• Comfortable working in a matrix management structure and environment
• Experience mentoring, developing staff competency at all levels, and creating a highly accountable and high-performing team is essential

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD board certified (or board eligible) in Internal Medicine

Skills

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.

Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.

Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.

Ability to climb stairs.

Ability to climb ladders.

Ability to work indoors.

Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.

Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.

Ability to bend at the waist.

Ability to twist at the waist.

Ability to squat and perform job functions.

Ability to perform 'pinching' operations.

Ability to fully use both hands/arms.

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.

Ability to fully use both legs.

Ability to reach in all directions.

Possess good finger dexterity.

Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.

Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.

Possess ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted.

Possess ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.

Possess ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted.

Possess ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted.

Possess ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected.

Possess ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.

Possess ability to see and recognize objects at a distance.

Possess ability to match or discriminate between colors.

Possess ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.

Possess good peripheral vision capabilities.

Possess ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.

Possess ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.

Possess ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.

Possess ability to maintain a valid drivers license.

Possess computer literacy.

Possess ability to work rotating shifts.

Possess ability to work overtime as required.

Possess ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$0 - $250,000 - $500,000

Schedule

Day (United States of America)