Job Description Summary
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at MUSC Childrens Health in Coastal Charleston, SC.
Entity: Medical University of South Carolina MUSC - UnivWorker Type: EmployeeWorker Sub-Type: FacultyCost Center: CC001022 COM PEDS HematologyOncology CCPay Rate Type: SalaryPay Grade: University-00Pay Range: 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Work Shift:
Job Description
The Medical University of South Carolina MUSC Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics is searching for a board-certified or eligible pediatrician or pediatric hematologist-oncologist to join our collaborative patient-focused team with nationally recognized quality and outcomes as a nocturnist. Learn more about MUSC Pediatric Hematology Oncology here: https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/pediatrics/clinical-divisions/hematology-oncology
Ideal candidates will be:
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics • Fellowship in hematology-oncology preferred, not required
Committed to MUSCs educational research and teaching missions
About our opportunity
Work at MUSCs Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital, a 250-bed state-of-the-art facility in downtown Charleston repeatedly ranked as the #1 city in the US. Provide in-house overnight coverage for a 16-bed step-down unit with a vibrant patient population of hematology-oncology, sickle cell, stem cell transplant, and CAR-T patients, as well as support overnight patient and family phone calls for this same patient population. Scheduling anticipated to be 14 overnight shifts in a 28-day cycle.
Join a collaborative and intellectually stimulating team of 9 faculty members and 1 PsychD
We will provide:
• Relocation assistance and competitive pay • Excellent retirement options, 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
In 2020, MUSC Childrens Health opened the Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital and Pearl Tourville Womens Pavilion, a 100,000 square-foot, 10-floor state-of-the-art building that is transforming the delivery of fetal, womens, and childrens care in the region. This 250-bed pediatric hospital is home to 89 NICU beds, 25 PICU beds, 36 mother-baby post-partum rooms, 7 couplet care rooms, a military-grade helipad, 6 operating rooms, 4 procedures suites, a pediatric MRI scanner, the only comprehensive burn center in the state, and the only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in the state. MUSC Childrens Hospital is the largest referral center in the region, made up of 31 pediatric subspecialties.
The Darby Childrens Research Institute is the largest and most comprehensive pediatric research facility in the Carolinas. It is one of 15 buildings in the country dedicated to childrens research. Located in Downtown Charleston, this seven-story institute houses 150 state-of-the-art laboratory modules, 11 research programs, and approximately 150 investigators and staff. We would welcome a funded individual with an interest in clinical translational or basic science research.
MUSC is located in Charleston, SC, a city frequently named one of the best places in America to live. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon. At night, visit one of Charlestons many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Lowcountry cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.
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. Frequent Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. Frequent Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobility. Frequent Ability to work indoors. Continuous Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. Infrequent Ability to work in confined/crammed spaces. Infrequent Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Infrequent Ability to squat and perform job functions. Infrequent Ability to perform pinching operations. Infrequent Ability to fully use both hands/arms. Frequent Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/shoulders. Frequent Ability to reach in all directions. Frequent Possess good finger dexterity. Continuous Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Continuous Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. Infrequent Ability to lift objects up to 15 lbs. from floor level to height of 36 inches unassisted. Infrequent Ability to lower objects up to 15 lbs. from height of 36 inches to floor level unassisted. Infrequent Ability to push/pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted. Infrequent Ability to maintain 2040 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. Continuous Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. Frequent Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. Frequent 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 perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
If you like working with energetic and 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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