Divisional Medical Director of Anesthesia- $75K Commencement Bonus- MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center
Reported by 147 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Orangeburg
- Schedule
- 40 hours/week scheduled; 80% clinical, 20% medical director administrative duties
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $473k – $614k
- Practice
- Employed, academic-affiliated community hospital (MUSC regional health network) · Community Medical Center (MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center)
147 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center is seeking an Anesthesiologist with leadership experience for a Divisional Medical Director role, split 80% clinical anesthesia and 20% administrative/medical director responsibilities. The position includes a $75K commencement bonus, a medical director stipend, CME allowance, 13 weeks off, and an academic faculty appointment.
What the posting highlights
- Physician-CRNA team model; Medical Director serves as liaison between anesthesiologists and CRNAs; also includes telehealth care delivery design
- Care setting: Mixed: includes outpatient and office-based anesthesia as well as inpatient (major vascular, obstetric, pediatric, neuro, orthopedic, regional, pre-op, acute pain; cardiac and thoracic optional)
- Patient population: Surgical/procedural patients across multiple specialties including obstetric, pediatric, vascular, neuro, orthopedic, and outpatient
- Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $473k – $614k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 147 recent physician reports · national cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
- Signing bonus
- $75,000
- Loan repayment
- $5,000
- PTO
- 13 weeks
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 147 recent, approved physician reports (national cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
MUSC Health
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Employed, academic-affiliated community hospital (MUSC regional health network)
- Facility type
- Community Medical Center (MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center)
- Patient population
- Surgical/procedural patients across multiple specialties including obstetric, pediatric, vascular, neuro, orthopedic, and outpatient
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.
Questions to ask the employer
- Is the $75,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?
- How is the $5,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- 40 hours/week scheduled; 80% clinical, 20% medical director administrative duties
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Mixed: includes outpatient and office-based anesthesia as well as inpatient (major vascular, obstetric, pediatric, neuro, orthopedic, regional, pre-op, acute pain; cardiac and thoracic optional)
- Coverage model
- Physician-CRNA team model; Medical Director serves as liaison between anesthesiologists and CRNAs; also includes telehealth care delivery design
- Admin burden
- 20% Medical Director responsibilities including policy development, staffing model design, quality initiatives, provider recruitment oversight, coding review, compliance, and monthly executive meetings
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- No
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 4 mo ago
- Last verified
- 4 days ago
- Extraction confidence
- 72%
Full description
Job Description Summary
MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, is seeking an Anesthesiologist with leadership experience to provide oversight and leadership for Anesthesia services at MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center.Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC004803 ORBG - Anesthesiology PhysiciansPay Rate Type
Hourly, SalaryPay Grade
Health-02Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, is seeking an Anesthesiologist with leadership experience to provide oversight and leadership for Anesthesia services at MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center.
About the Opportunity:
- Lead the development of policies and procedures for the Anesthesia Program
- Provide administrative leadership for the Anesthesia program with a focus on meeting performance metrics and standards
- Partner with divisional Chief Medical Officer to reach quality goals by ensuring active engagement and participation by Anesthesia providers in quality and strategy initiatives
- Play leading role in the design and implementation of staffing models and innovative care delivery models, including telehealth
- 80% Clinical Anesthesia and 20% Medical Director Responsibilities for MUSC Health’s Regional Health Network
- Candidates must be BC/BE in Anesthesiology
- Candidates must be eligible for South Carolina licensure
- Strong clinical, educational and interpersonal skills that will enable him/her to be a leader within the Division and institution
- Must have experience with Major Vascular, Obstetric, Pediatric, Neuro, Outpatient, office-based, orthopedic and regional anesthesia, pre-op screening, and acute pain treatment
- Cardiac and Thoracic Anesthesia experience optional
- Serve as a liaison between the Medical and CRNA staff to assure timely communications, adherence to standards and policies, and the promotion of collegial relationships; assist with relationship building, fostering positive interactions, and problem resolution
- Participate in interdisciplinary and interdepartmental performance improvement activities, and peer review as requested
- Maintain ongoing communication with administration and staff to provide clinical expertise and support when needed or requested
- Review and advise on proper coding for professional services provided by Anesthesia and participate in audits and maintain compliance with sound fiscal practices
- Work collaboratively with hospital system’s recruiters and practice managers to source and on-board Anesthesia physicians and CRNAs
- Schedule and direct monthly meetings with executive team members to review overall program performance and areas of opportunity to ensure alignment with divisional goals and initiatives
- Monitor and amend daily staffing plans based on real-time volume fluctuations with attention to flexing staffing models to patient volumes
- Physician will work as part of a team with Anesthesiologist and CRNAs
We will provide:
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical Director Stipend
- CME/Professional Expense allowance of $5000 per year
- 13 weeks time off
- Employer-funded retirement account + additional match for retirement contributions
- Malpractice Coverage with Sovereign Immunity
- Epic EMR
- Employed position which comes with MUSC faculty appointment and the resources which accompany an academic medical center
Additional Job Description
Orangeburg, SC, located along the banks of the Edisto River in the Midlands region of South Carolina, is a haven for lovers of outdoor recreation and small-town charm alike. In Orangeburg, you’ll find picturesque lakes and rivers, oak trees draped in moss, open air markets featuring local artisans, lively festivals and celebrations, and homegrown restaurants serving classic Southern fare. Hit the links at one of Orangeburg County’s 12+ golf courses and resorts or set up camp under the stars at Santee State Park, located on beautiful Lake Marion. Visit Edisto Memorial Gardens in the spring to take in the natural beauty of over 4800 individual rose plants that date back to the 1950s and give Orangeburg its “Garden City” nickname.
https://www.orangeburgchamber.com/visit-orangeburg/visit
Orangeburg is only a 50-minute drive away from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), and one hour’s drive from Charleston International Airport (CHS).
To learn more, or to submit your CV for consideration, email Sara Brown brsara@musc.edu
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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.
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