UNIV - Pediatric Gastroenterologist - Pediatrics: GI

About the role

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology within its nationally recognized Department of Pediatrics in coastal South Carolina. This is a full-time position near Myrtle Beach.

The qualified pediatric gastroenterologist will enjoy a rewarding and diverse career that includes clinical care, involvement in leading-edge research, and the education of future leaders in pediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for children with gastrointestinal, nutritional, and liver problems
• Participate in an active consultation service
• Perform pediatric endoscopy within the regional hospital network
• Engage in clinical research and education of fellows and residents
• Collaborate with other specialties at MUSC Children’s Health for holistic patient care

Requirements

• Board-certified Pediatrician
• Completed an accredited Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in South Carolina
• Commitment to MUSC’s educational missions and enthusiasm for teaching
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills with interest in program development opportunities

Opportunity Details

• Expand outpatient consultation delivery in the Myrtle Beach area
• Established Murrells Inlet location expanding to a full-time pediatric gastroenterologist + nurse practitioner
• Provider currently services 4 days/week; high demand supports expansion
• No call responsibilities or after-hours phone calls
• Clinic is a MUSC pediatric multi-subspecialty office location
• Join a collaborative team of 12 faculty physicians, 6 APPs, dietitians, and fellows
• Schedule: 1 admin day and 4 clinic days per week, averaging 12 patients per day

Benefits

• Dedicated departmental clinical research team
• Epic EMR platform with DAX
• Relocation assistance
• Faculty appointment with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications
• Excellent benefits package, including a pension and optional tax-deferred contributions
• Sovereign Immunity malpractice coverage
• 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• CME allowance and time off

Work environment

The Gastroenterology & GI Surgery program is repeatedly recognized on the US News & World Report Best Children’s Hospital Rankings and is the largest and most comprehensive program in the region. The program performs over 16,000 outpatient visits, 2,000 inpatient consultations, and 1,400 procedures annually with an emphasis on excellence in clinical care. The team is the only pediatric liver transplant, motility, and advanced therapeutic endoscopy center in South Carolina.

In 2020, MUSC Children’s Health opened the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion, a 100,000-square-foot, 262-bed, state-of-the-art facility transforming the delivery of fetal, women’s, and children’s care in the region. Supporting clinical care is the Charles P. Darby Children’s Research Institute, the largest pediatric research facility in the Carolinas and one of only 15 like it in the country.