Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and MUSC Health are seeking experienced Internal Medicine physicians for academic opportunities in Florence, SC. Chosen candidates will serve as MUSC Health – Pee Dee Division’s GME Core Faculty and will play an integral role in growing and shaping the new Internal Medicine Residency Program at MUSC Health – Florence Medical Center.

Learn more about the program here: https://muschealth.org/health-professionals/gme-regional-network/florence-internal

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001799 MCP - Florence Medical Practice

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-02

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and MUSC Health are seeking experienced Internal Medicine physicians for academic opportunities in Florence, SC. Chosen candidates will serve as MUSC Health – Pee Dee Division’s GME Core Faculty and will play an integral role in growing and shaping the new Internal Medicine Residency Program at MUSC Health – Florence Medical Center.

Learn more about the program here: https://muschealth.org/health-professionals/gme-regional-network/florence-internal

About the Opportunity:

Core Faculty will report to the Residency Program Director and directly impact the organization, implementation, and continued improvement of the new training program. As a foundational element of graduate medical education, Core Faculty will foster the growth and development of residents in the practice-based learning environment, ensuring that graduates are prepared to deliver the highest quality of care to patients in the communities they serve.

The new Core Faculty Physician will:

• Split time between educational, administrative, and clinical care
• Serve as a role model, mentor, and advisor to residents in the program
• Participate in the selection, orientation, and evaluation of residents
• Contribute to the development of program curriculum and evaluation tools
• Promote internal medicine care and the residency program, preferably practicing the full scope of ambulatory primary care medicine
• Provide appropriate levels of resident supervision to ensure patient safety

• Support the Program Director (PD) and Associate Program Director (APD) in the implementation of policies and procedures consistent with institutional and program requirements (e.g. resident clinical and educational work hours and clinical learning environment)
• Assist with the incorporation and application of ACGME Milestones into evaluation tools
• Participate in program evaluation and clinical competency committees at the discretion of the PD 
• Prepare and deliver structured educational activities as requested by the APD or PD
• Participate in resident scholarship with the goal of one scholarly project per year
• Actively participate in faculty development initiatives

Qualities We’re Seeking:

• Demonstrated interest in the education of residents
• Commitment to leadership in resident education and program administration
• Compassion, professionalism, and dedication to lifelong learning
• Candidates must be board certified in Internal Medicine and licensed to practice Internal Medicine in the state of South Carolina at the time of hire.

Benefits to Support Physicians: 

• Competitive compensation and benefits package 
• Commencement Bonus 
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer 
• Paid occurrence malpractice coverage 
• Employer-funded retirement plan 
• CME allowance + paid time off to grow in your field
• One-on-one support services for managing student debt
• Generous PTO 
• Paid Parental Leave
• Customized Epic EHR system with physician-centered optimization and robust support
• Commitment to team-based care, provider wellness, and supporting work/life balance for all care team members
• Investment in physician-centered tools and technologies to streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and enhance clinical decision-making

For additional information, contact Shay Spires at: spiressh@musc.edu

Additional Job Description

About MUSC’s Regional GME Programs

The Medical University of South Carolina’s Regional Network is an ACGME-accredited sponsoring institution for Graduate Medical Education programs. We’re committed to leading innovative Graduate Medical Education programs where physicians-in-training can develop clinical, personal, and professional competence to provide exceptional patient care in the communities they serve, with a special focus on rural and medically underserved areas and populations.

Learn more about MUSC-RN: https://muschealth.org/health-professionals/gme-regional-network

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