Job Description Summary

The Division of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking applicants for a faculty position in the field of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC003832 COM SURG CT Pediatric Cardiac Surgery CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon

The Division of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking applicants for a faculty position in the field of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years clinical experience and be board certified/eligible (or equivalent) in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery with additional experience in heart transplantation and mechanical support. Qualified applicants will have completed a pediatric cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at a recognized institution and be licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina before the start date.

The successful candidate will possess exceptional technical ability, be a strong leader, highly innovative, and provide outstanding, high quality surgical care to complement an already highly accomplished group.  Success in this position will require the development of strong collaborative relationships across the enterprise, including pediatric cardiology, intensive care medicine, anesthesia, hospital administration.  Academic rank and potential tenure will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and stature in the field.  

In this role the surgeon will help establish performance targets that align with institutional goals in patient care, research, education, operations, and finance.  This includes ensuring excellent patient outcomes, establishing innovative programs, supporting original investigation, mentoring faculty and trainees, ensuring an environment of diversity and inclusion, and meeting financial and operational targets.  

Leadership opportunities in heart transplantation and mechanical support will be available for our well-established high volume pediatric and adult congenital heart failure program. Additional responsibilities include teaching, undertaking supervision of surgery residents. Other activities and include participation in student education, resident selection and evaluation, and involvement in clinical and translational research. Other clinical, research and academic opportunities are available and can be tailored to individual interests.

A special interest in research, clinical and translational will be important to capitalize on the unique opportunities the MUSC congenital program has to offer.

The candidate will spend approximately 25-40% of his time performing clinical and translational research in collaboration with our established cardiac surgery research team and pediatric cardiology research group.

The Division is home to three full-time clinical faculty, a team of four advanced practice providers, and clinical support staff. The projected start date will be January 2026. We provide comprehensive care for complex medical and surgical patients from newborn to adults in the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital which stands majestically on the downtown Charleston peninsula with magnificent views of the surrounding tidal rivers and windswept harbor. An entire floor is dedicated to the Heart Center – including 2 cardiac operating rooms, 2 catheterization labs, and a state-of-the-art 29-bed inpatient unit able to provide critical care, step-down and acuity adaptable care models. Over 400 cardiac operations per year are performed at our center. Significant resource expansion is planned in the near future to accommodate programmatic growth.

The Medical University of South Carolina is consistently ranked among the top Children’s Hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report, and our Heart Center is currently ranked 4th nationally. Our cardiac program has a long history of stability and is the only surgical and interventional center in South Carolina.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

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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