Job Description
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist to join the Division of Pediatric Neurology in coastal Charleston, South Carolina. This position offers an exciting opportunity to help expand access to high-quality pediatric neurological care across the Charleston region while contributing to the growth of a dynamic and collaborative academic program.
About MUSC s Division of Pediatric Neurology:
The division is home to a Pediatric Level IV Epilepsy Center, accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC), providing the highest level of comprehensive epilepsy care available to children. The multidisciplinary team is dedicated to maintaining strong partnerships with referring physicians to ensure seamless, long-term care for every patient. The division offers a full spectrum of specialized services, including speech-language pathology, neuropsychology, inpatient and outpatient video EEG monitoring, advanced diagnostic evaluations, and comprehensive epilepsy management. Patients benefit from a wide range of treatment options, including medical therapies, epilepsy surgery, and medical nutrition therapy through a dedicated ketogenic diet program.
MUSC Children s Hospital has consistently been the only institution in South Carolina to be ranked among U.S. News & World Report s edition of America s Best Children s Hospitals. MUSC is the only quaternary academic medical center in the state of South Carolina and is expanding rapidly. Many new opportunities are developing with the opening of the new MUSC Children s Pediatric Subspecialty R. Keith Summey Medical Pavilion, which offers comprehensive outpatient pediatric only services including specialty clinics, outpatient surgery, diagnostic imaging, infusion procedures, and support services such as lab and pharmacy. The new Shawn Jenkins Children s Hospital that opened in February 2020, offers state of the art tertiary and quaternary services.
Required Qualifications:
- Board Certified or Eligible by the ABPN
- Interest/experience in neuromuscular and/or neuroimmunology disorders is welcomed
- Commitment to MUSC s educational missions
Position Highlights:
- Join a pediatric neurology faculty supported by 4 nurse practitioners and physician assistants
- Practice pediatric neurology with opportunities to teach and pursue research
- Work 4 days per week in an outpatient clinic, typically 8 am to 5 pm
- See approximately 12 pediatric neurology patients per day with defined visit times
- Share inpatient pediatric neurology service weeks every 5 to 6 weeks
- Our Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is designated a Level IV epilepsy center, the highest designation offered by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers
- Accredited Neurophysiology Lab offers a complete combination of EEG, EMG, Intraoperative Monitoring, and Intracranial/Extracranial Vascular Imaging, in conjunction with our Level IV Epilepsy Center.
- Fantastic specialty and diagnostic services such as speech language pathology, neuropsychology, and inpatient and outpatient video EEG monitoring
- Teach in a 5-year ACGME-accredited Child Neurology Residency Program
- EPIC medical record system
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
Life in Charleston, South Carolina:
Charleston, SC is frequently named one of the best places in America to live. If charming, historic, vibrant, cultural, and coastal are adjectives that you find appealing, it s all here. In Charleston, you might find yourself dining at a world-class restaurant tonight and relaxing on a boat as you explore our many waterways tomorrow. You might stroll along cobblestone streets, amidst centuries old homes by day and attend a jazz concert by night. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.
We invite you to join the team committed to changing what s possible and do so in one of the most exciting cities in the country. Send us your CV accompanied by your letter of interest for immediate consideration. Your life in Charleston awaits!
About MUSC:
South Carolina s leading academic health system, MUSC Health was founded in 1824 and serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates academic medicine, research, and education with a strong commitment to patient care. Physicians who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful investment in physicians success. With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long-term physician careers.
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.
