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MUSC Health is seeking an ABEM board-certified/eligible Emergency Medicine physician to cover three community hospital EDs in its Catawba Division (Lancaster, Chester, and Indian Land, SC), with evenly distributed shifts across all sites and 10- or 12-hour shifts under a physician-led scheduling model. The role offers competitive compensation, APP coverage support, EPIC with DAX AI scribe, and PSLF eligibility as part of South Carolina's only comprehensive academic health system.
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Job Description Summary
MUSC Health is seeking an ABEM Board Certified/Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician to join an established, physician-led emergency medicine team serving three hospitals within its Catawba Division. This role offers evenly distributed shifts at each site, providing variety in practice setting while maintaining scheduling equity and consistency. Enjoy manageable volumes, strong operational support, modern infrastructure, and competitive compensation backed by the resources of South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health system.Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC001840 MCP - Lancaster Emergency ServicesPay Rate Type
Hourly, SalaryPay Grade
Health-02Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
MUSC Health is seeking an ABEM Board Certified/Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician to join an established, physician-led emergency medicine team serving three hospitals within its Catawba Division. This role offers evenly distributed shifts at each site, providing variety in practice setting while maintaining scheduling equity and consistency. Enjoy manageable volumes, strong operational support, modern infrastructure, and competitive compensation backed by the resources of South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health system.
About the Catawba Division:
MUSC Health’s Catawba Division delivers high-quality, community-centered care across three key facilities in Lancaster, Chester and Indian Land, SC. Together, these sites ensure comprehensive emergency and impatient services are available across one of the state’s fastest-growing regions.
MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center (LMC): 211-bed hospital offering comprehensive inpatient and specialty services in Lancaster, SC. The hospital is a Joint Commission-designated Primary Stroke Center, and its Emergency Department is recognized by SC-DPH as a “Pediatric Ready” hospital.
MUSC Health Chester Medical Center (CMC): 82-bed acute care hospital delivering emergency services and comprehensive clinical care to patients in Chester County. CMC’s Emergency Department is recognized by SC-DPH as a “Pediatric Ready” hospital
MUSC Health Indian Land Medical Center: 52-bed hospital currently under construction in Indian Land, SC and set to open 2027
Required Qualifications:
MD/DO with board certification in Emergency Medicine
Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of South Carolina
Strong communication, organization and teamwork skills
Position Highlights:
Will work a schedule of evenly distributed shifts at each clinical site
EPIC EMR with DAX AI scribe available
10-hour and 12-hour physician shifts with physician-led scheduling
LMC ED supplemented with 24-hours of daily APP coverage.
CMC ED supplemented with 8-hours of APP coverage on days with the highest average volumes.
Annual LMC ED Volume: 31,000
Annual CMC ED Volume: 16,000
LMC ED is certified by the SC Department of Public Health as “Pediatric Ready”
Benefits & Resources for Physicians:
Competitive compensation and benefits
Employer-funded retirement plans
Paid occurrence malpractice coverage
Paid parental leave
CME allowance + paid days off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
One-on-one support services for managing student debt
Epic EHR with physician-centered optimization and robust user support
AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce
administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care
Team-based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and physician well-being
Additional Job Description
Additional Job DescriptionLife in the Catawba Division
Lancaster, SC, is located just 45 minutes away from the Charlotte metropolitan area, and serves as the seat of Lancaster County, the sixth fastest-growing county in the Carolinas. The city is home to the University of South Carolina at Lancaster, the largest of the university’s regional campuses, and boasts ample outdoor recreation opportunities, including 360-acre Andrew Jackson State Park. With access to great shopping, restaurants, state parks, golf courses, and a vibrant art community, Lancaster, SC, is a great place to call home.
Indian Land, SC is located just south of Charlotte, NC, Indian Land offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. With top-rated schools, beautiful new neighborhoods and a growing selection of restaurants, parks and ships, it’s a community designed for both comfort and connection. You will enjoy peaceful suburban living with easy access to the culture, nightlife and career opportunities of Charlotte – plus lower taxes and a
welcoming family-friendly atmosphere.
About MUSC:
South Carolina’s leading academic health system, MUSC Health serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates academic medicine, research, and education with a strong commitment to patient care. Physicians who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful investment in physicians’ success. With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long-term physician careers.