Job Description

Charleston, SC

Medical University of South Carolina Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine

The Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC is actively recruiting a full-time faculty member to join our growing team in pediatric orthopaedics.
Position/Job Title: Academic Appointment
Contact Info: Robert F. Murphy, MD
96 Jonathan Lucas St, CSB 708, MSC 622
Charleston, SC 29425
USA;SouthCarolina
Email: murphyr@musc.edu
Phone: 843-792-9542
Website: www.musckids.org/ortho
Practice Type: Academic Appointment
Pediatric Focus: General Pediatrics|Limb Deformity|Trauma|Neuromuscular ( > 75% Pediatrics)
Training Requirements: Completion of Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship
Date Available: Now
Reason for Job Opening: Expanding Practice
Additional Information: We are seeking an academically-driven, fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeon with capabilities in general pediatric orthopedics, with an invitation to develop a sub-specialty practice in neuromuscular disease, trauma, or limb deformity.

Our team currently consists of three surgeons and two mid-level providers, with rotating residents from the orthopedic surgery residency training program at MUSC. This is a unique opportunity for an early career surgeon to build a practice in a rapidly growing community to suit their clinical and academic needs. Current facilities include the Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital and the Summey Medical Pavilion (pediatric exclusive outpatient medical office building and surgery center); both built within the past four years.

An interest in teaching, including resident and medical student education, as well as academic inquiry and scholarly productivity, are highly encouraged.

Please direct all inquiries to Division Chief, Robert F. Murphy, MD. murphyr@musc.edu