Orthopaedic surgeon h1.location_city

Job Description
Summary

The Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC is actively recruiting a board certified/ board eligible faculty member. 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. The incoming faculty member will join our three current pediatric orthopaedic faculty and clinical staff in serving patients in the Charleston tri-county area, as well as in satellite clinics in South Carolina. This hire will contribute to all facets of the academic mission with clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000989 COM Orthopaedic Surgery & Physical Medicine CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC is actively recruiting a board certified/ board eligible faculty member. 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. The incoming faculty member will join our three current pediatric orthopaedic faculty and clinical staff in serving patients in the Charleston tri-county area, as well as in satellite clinics in South Carolina. This hire will contribute to all facets of the academic mission with clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities.

The Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation has 45 Faculty members serving the clinical, research, and education missions. The Department delivers the region’s most comprehensive range of musculoskeletal services, encompassing every orthopaedic subspecialty. We treat more than 36,000 patients each year with the most innovative technology and sophisticated procedures.

The preferred candidate will have a robust clinical background as well as a sincere interest in both education and research and possess education experience. Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter addressed to Robert F. Murphy, MD to murphyr@musc.edu , Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedics at the Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina.

Additional
Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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.

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