Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Job at Medical University of South Carolina in South Carolina

Join a team that’s Changing What’s Possible – The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a board certified or board eligible Adult Cardiothoracic surgeon to join their growing team in charming Greenwood, SC. The chosen candidate will play a key role in educating future leaders in cardiac surgery, as well as broadening surgical access throughout the state of South Carolina. This position would be hired through MUSC, and the individual would work at Self Regional in Greenwood, SC.

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is the only team in South Carolina with the expertise to perform complex procedures such as heart transplants, robotic valve surgery, and aortic surgery. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in aortic valve and heart bypass surgeries, the division also holds a Blue Distinction® Center+ designation for Adult Heart Transplant. As the 5th largest LVAD center and 13th largest heart transplant center in the U.S., and under the leadership of Dr. Marc R. Katz, the division made history by performing South Carolina's first robotically assisted, FDA-approved thoracic mitral valve surgery.

Self Regional Healthcare is widely recognized for providing high-quality cardiovascular care, from complex interventions that require cardiothoracic surgery, to diagnosing, treating and managing heart and vascular disease. Self Regional’s Heart and Vascular Center provides a broad range of advanced heart care, ranging from prevention and emergency cardiac care, to open-heart surgery and rehabilitation. The Heart Failure Clinic at Self Regional has been recognized by the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines based on the clinic’s quality and outcomes in stroke care and heart failure. Also, its nationally accredited Chest Pain Center ensures that the team of emergency physicians, cardiologists, critical care nurses, paramedics and a cardiac catheterization lab follow national guidelines to diagnose and quickly provide lifesaving treatment for patients experiencing potential cardiac life-threatening events.

We are seeking candidates with:

• MD or DO with board certification or eligibility in Thoracic Surgery
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Eligibility for a South Carolina Medical License
• Academic orientation, interest in teaching, and passion for outreach
• Preference for applicants with a demonstrated ability to design and carry out clinical or basic science research

About our opportunity:

• Appointment as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Surgery
• Provide all aspects of general adult cardiac surgery, including, but not limited to, coronary artery bypass, aortic and mitral valve repair/replacement, and aortic surgery.
• Split time between Greenwood, SC and our 4 affiliated cardiac surgery programs around South Carolina, including Florence, Anderson, and Columbia.
• A hybrid practice model with three physicians, combining office and hospital-based care.
• Support team of two Physician Assistants, a dedicated heart OR team, an onsite lab, and weekly Tumor Board meetings.
• Work for the first medical center in South Carolina to attain ACS COT Level 1 Trauma Center verification

MUSC’s Benefits:

• Faculty appointment aligned with experience
• Relocation assistance
• Excellent retirement options, including a pension and optional tax-deferred contributions
• Sovereign Immunity malpractice coverage
• 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Personalized student loan debt review and repayment optimization

Greenwood, South Carolina, is a charming and vibrant small town nestled in the heart of the Palmetto State. The city is situated in the foothills of South Carolina and on the shores of Lake Greenwood. It is a three-hour drive to Charleston’s beautiful beaches, two hours to the Appalachian Mountains, and equivalent distances to both Atlanta and Charlotte. It is called both “the Emerald City” and “the Lakelands” due to its desirable climate and the numerous lakes in close proximity. It offers year-round golf, seasonal watersports and excellent hunting and fishing opportunities. Learn more about living in the Greenwood area.

We invite you to join a team committed to changing what’s possible in healthcare, and to do so in one of the most exciting cities in the country. Your life in South Carolina awaits!