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Geriatrician Section Head- Department of Medicine, MUSC

Brockton Visiting Nurse Association, Charleston, SC, United States


Overview
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a

Geriatric Section Head

to lead our growing program within the Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics & Palliative Care. This leader will shape a system-wide strategy for outstanding clinical care, education, and research for older adults across inpatient, outpatient, long‑term care, and home settings. The ideal candidate will be a patient‑centered, compassionate team player as well as a leader with a desire to support the growth of the next generation of healthcare professionals while helping to facilitate the plan for our aging population of patients here at MUSC.

Ideal Candidates

BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician with Geriatric Fellowship training

Eligible for medical licensure in South Carolina

Demonstrated leadership in academics, teaching, or research

Collaborative and collegial demeanor with commitment to high quality patient care

Academic orientation and enthusiasm for teaching

Responsibilities

Leadership Role

– Direct the vision for geriatric care across various settings.

Academic Mission

– Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty.

Collaboration

– Possibility of dual appointment with the Charleston VA including research.

Flexibility

– Tailor your clinical schedule to your interests.

Benefits

Faculty appointment commensurate with experience

Competitive compensation and benefits

Excellent retirement options with employer match

Occurrence malpractice coverage

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Generous PTO, company holidays, and CME allowance

Epic EMR platform

Complimentary student debt analysis and repayment planning services

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