Geriatric Director - Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina
Company: MUSC Health
Location: Charleston
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of
Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine seeks a Section
Chief of Geriatrics. This position will work closely with GIM
leadership, stakeholders across campus, Department, and
institutional leadership to chart the course for Geriatrics
quality, growth, and innovation at MUSC. As Section Chief of
Geriatrics, the Director will balance the education, research, and
clinical care responsibilities of the group and will provide
leadership, scholarly support, and mentorship to a talented team of
faculty and advanced practice providers and inspire a team that
contributes to all missions of the university: clinical care,
education, and scholarship. In addition to leadership
responsibilities, this position will also maintain a clinical
presence in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as our
Fellows clinics.
The Section of Geriatrics has 2 faculty members and an advanced
practice provider, with both an outpatient and inpatient clinical
practice and an ACMGE-approved Geriatrics Fellowship with 2 fellows
per year.
The number of people ages 65 and older in the Charleston tri-county
area is projected to grow over the next five years to make up about
25% of the population, which is well above the national average.
MUSC is a 750-bed tertiary referral center with a level 1 trauma
center that is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of this
rapidly growing segment of our population.Ideal Candidates:
- Board-certified MD/DO in Geriatrics
- Completed an accredited Geriatrics fellowship and/or board
certified or eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Collaborative and collegial demeanor with enthusiasm for
teaching.
- Possess leadership experience at an academic health center,
have a minimum academic rank of Associate Professor, and be well
versed in scholarship, teaching, and leadership.
- Possess outstanding leadership skills; he/she will be strongly
committed to the tripartite mission of education, clinical care,
and research.
- Must be comfortable working in a matrix management structure
and environment.
- Experience mentoring, developing staff competency at all
levels, and creating a highly accountable and high-performing team
is essential.Opportunity Details:
- Ability to build your clinical schedule to fit your interests
and preferences.
- Join a growing and collaborative group of physicians and APPs
in the Community Geriatrics section of the Department of Family
Medicine
- Excellent access to specialists and a robust internal referral
network
- Strong collaboration throughout the institution including
support from pharmacy, palliative and post-acute care.
- Involvement in the teaching of medical students, family
medicine residents, geriatric, and palliative care fellows
- MUSC Faculty Appointment (commensurate with experience)
- Excellent commencement bonus, competitive compensation, and
benefits
- Generous PTO, company holidays, and excellent retirement
optionsCharleston, South Carolina is a city where cobblestone
streets weave between confection-colored antebellum mansions, and
historic church steeples dot the skyline. It has been named the
city in the US multiple times by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler
and Travel & Leisure. More than four million people visit our city
each year to experience 90 miles of pristine coastline and enjoy
world-class shopping and culinary arts. Our region boasts a growing
economy, top-ranked schools, year-round outdoor activities, and
some of the friendliest people in the country. MUSC Health, the
clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina,
sees more than one million patient encounters annually, and its
specialized care teams consistently rank among the best in the
country. This integrated healthcare system is accessible via its
downtown Charleston campus, seven regional medical centers, more
than 100 outreach locations, clinical affiliations with numerous
healthcare partners, and a robust telehealth network. MUSC Health
delivers transformational care shaped by world-class clinicians,
health scientists, and educators who provide leading-edge care
while developing the next generation of innovative healthcare
leaders.At MUSC Health, we empower our providers to transform
expertise, learning, and discovery into unrivaled patient-centered
care, and to demonstrate our values of compassion, teamwork,
diversity, accountability, and innovation in everything we do.We
invite you to join the team committed to changing what s possible
in health care and to do so in one of the most exciting cities in
the country. Recruitment Contact: Monea Akinjobi
Keywords: MUSC Health, Charleston , Geriatric Director - Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Healthcare , Charleston, South Carolina
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