Psychiatry Physician – MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center – Orangeburg, SC
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- vision whose flagship Academic Medical Center is situated just 75 miles South of Orangeburg. Providers can live outside Orangeburg and commute from vibrant communities like Columbia (40 miles) or Charleston (75 miles). The medical center is just off I-26 making commuting easy. Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005603 MCP - Orangeburg - GME Behavioral Health Clinic Cook Rd Pay Rate Type Hourly, Salary Pay Grade Health-02 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Join our team at MUSC Health Orangeburg as we seek a dedicated psychiatrist to deliver exceptional care in our vibrant community. At MUSC Health Orangeburg, you’ll work aligned with a dynamic 286-bed facility within a robust regional health care system, anchoring the northern region of the MUSC Health Charleston Di
- vision whose flagship Academic Medical Center is situated just 75 miles South of Orangeburg. Providers can live outside Orangeburg and commute from vibrant communities like Columbia (40 miles) or Charleston (75 miles). The medical center is just off I-26 making commuting easy. Our growing team provides expert care for diverse mental health needs, supported by a tight-knit clinician team and multi-specialty expertise. You’ll have opportunities to collaborate with medical professionals across South Carolina, advancing your career while making an impact. Position Highlights: Inpatient Hospital Based (inpt unit, EMPATH unit, consults) Outpatient clinic Teaching Faculty Member for MUSC Orangeburg Psychiatric Residency Program Collaboration with MUSC Charleston for clinical and support and resources Required Qualifications: Training from an accredited Psychiatry Program Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry Unrestricted SC licensure and controlled substance registration Benefits & Resources for Physicians: Competitive compensation and benefits Employer-funded retirement plans Paid occurrence malpractice coverage Paid parental leave 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 Additional Job Description Life in Orangeburg, SC: Located along the banks of the Edisto River in the Midlands region of South Carolina, is a haven for lovers of outdoor recreation and small-town charm alike. In Orangeburg, you’ll find picturesque lakes and rivers, oak trees draped in moss, open air markets featuring local artisans, lively festivals and celebrations, and homegrown restaurants serving classic Southern fare. Hit the links at one of Orangeburg County’s 12+ golf courses and resorts or set up camp under the stars at Santee State Park, located on beautiful Lake Marion. Orangeburg is only 40 minutes south of the state’s Capital, Columbia, and 75 miles north of Charleston, SC. The hospital is only a short distance from I-26, so commuting from Columbia or Charleston is quick and easy.
About MUSC
- ability, 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-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-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for bio
- medical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U. S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver exceptional psychiatric care across inpatient units, EMPATH units, and outpatient clinics. Serve as a teaching faculty member for the MUSC Orangeburg Psychiatric Residency Program.
Requirements
Must have training from an accredited Psychiatry Program and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry. Requires an unrestricted South Carolina licensure and controlled substance registration.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatry Physician – MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center – Orangeburg, SC at MUSC a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,768 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc.
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 50% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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