Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician (MD/DO) | MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center | Columbia, SC
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Medical University of South Carolina as a Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician (MD/DO) | MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center | Columbia, SC in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- must be Board Certified/Board Eligible Outpatient Pulmonary practice with inpatient consults No critical care Epic EMR throughout the MUSC Network for easy patient collaboration and referral access PFTs within the practice Pulmonary Rehab and Fitness Program Dedicated and experienced group promoting teamwork and excellent patient care Quick ramp-up time, and excellent marketing and outreach support We will provide: Competitive compensation and benefits package Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility Paid malpractice coverage Employer-funded retirement plan CME allowance + time off Personalized student debt review and repayment plan optimization MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Downtown is a 332-bed hospital located in the heart of downtown Columbia, South Carolina.
- provide comprehensive outpatient pulmonary care to our local community in Columbia, South Carolina.
- provide comprehensive outpatient pulmonary care to our local community in Columbia, South Carolina.
- provide leading-edge care while developing the next generation of innovative health care leaders.
Requirements
- Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E
- Verify program, please click here: http://www. uscis. gov/e
- The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Medical University of South Carolina in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician (MD/DO) | MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center | Columbia, SC at MUSC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Critical Care Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Critical Care Medicine position at MUSC is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Columbia, South Carolina.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Pulmonology, Critical Care, Outpatient Care, Inpatient Consults, Epic EMR, PFTs, Pulmonary Rehab, Teamwork. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The physician will provide comprehensive outpatient pulmonary care to the local community in Columbia, South Carolina, while also handling inpatient consults. This role involves collaboration with the academic medical center and utilizing specialty diagnostic support to optimize local patient care.
Benefits package: Competitive compensation, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, Paid malpractice coverage, Employer-funded retirement plan, CME allowance + time off, Personalized student debt review and repayment plan optimization, Health Insurance, Dental. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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