Geriatric Medicine Faculty Member

Medical University of South Carolina

Geriatric Medicine Faculty Member

Charleston, SC

full-time

Inpatient and outpatient

Medical University of South Carolina

Job Highlights

• Area Is Warm Year-Round
• Less than 1 Hour from a Coastal Beach

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Geriatrician to join their growing program within the Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics & Palliative Care. This role offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional geriatric care while shaping the next generation of physicians through teaching and mentorship.

About the Division of Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, & Palliative Care:

The Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care is committed to supporting and enhancing the mission of the Medical University of South Carolina in the domains of patient care, education, research, and healthcare leadership development. With over 40 clinical and research faculty, the division lives up to this commitment by providing exemplary patient care and maintaining a supportive environment conducive to academic excellence in education and research.

The section of Geriatrics has 3 faculty members and an advanced practice provider, within both outpatient and inpatient clinical practices, along with an ACGME – approved Geriatrics Fellowship that accepts 2 fellows per year. The division is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of the rapidly growing geriatric population of the Charleston tri-county area.

Required Qualifications:

· BC/BE Internal Medicine or FM Physician with Geriatrics Fellowship training

· Eligibility for medical licensure in South Carolina

· Enthusiasm about teaching and academic medicine

· Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-based approach

Position Highlights:

· Provide comprehensive geriatric care including inpatient consultations and outpatient services, with flexibility to expand into other areas

· Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows

· Collaborate with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team

· Benefit from robust institutional support

· Contribute to MUSC’s mission of advancing patient care, education, and research

About Medical University of South Carolina

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is more than a hospital system; it’s where medicine, education and innovation meet to improve lives across South Carolina and beyond. As the state’s only comprehensive academic health sciences system, MUSC brings together world-class clinicians, educators and researchers with one shared mission: to change what’s possible in health care.

While its base remains in Charleston, MUSC Health’s clinical enterprise spans the entire state, with the system providing care at 18 hospitals, 950-plus care locations and 460 telehealth sites across South Carolina. Clinicians work alongside researchers and educators, turning new findings into real-world solutions that make a difference for patients, no matter where they live in the state. MUSC is proud to be recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in numerous specialties and patient safety. Yet what truly sets MUSC apart is its people – professionals driven by purpose, curiosity and compassion.

Whether your passion lies in clinical care, academic medicine or research innovation, MUSC offers the structure, support, and inspiration to thrive. Join a health system where your expertise can shape the next generation of care. Work with colleagues who share your commitment to advancing health and be part of a statewide mission that matters.

At MUSC, you won’t just practice medicine – you’ll transform it.

Compensation Details

Benefits & Resources for Physicians:

• Faculty appointment with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications
• Excellent benefits package, including a pension and optional tax-deferred contributions
• Paid malpractice coverage with Sovereign Immunity
• Paid parental leave
• 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays
• CME allowance + paid days off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• One-on-one support services for managing student debt
• Epic EHR with physician-centered optimization and robust user support
• AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care
• Team-based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and physician well-being

Posted September 30, 2026