UNIV - Open Rank - Neurologist (PRN) - Pediatrics: Neurology

Job Description Summary

• The Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist on a PRN basis.
• Entity
• Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
• Worker Type
• Employee
• Worker Sub-Type
• PRN
• Cost Center
• CC001027 COM PEDS Neurology CC
• Pay Rate Type

Salary

• Pay Grade
• University-00

Pay Range

• 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
• 0.16

Work Shift

Job Description

Qualified candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and be eligible for medical licensure in South Carolina.

The Division of Pediatric Neurology currently includes seven faculty members and four advanced practice providers (APPs) and offers a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient clinical services at MUSC Children’s Hospital.

MUSC’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is designated as a Level IV epilepsy center, the highest designation awarded by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers - providing multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment services for patients ranging from infancy through young adulthood. Adult patients receive care through MUSC Hospital.

The MUSC Neurophysiology Lab features a comprehensive suite of accredited services, including EEG, EMG, intraoperative monitoring, and intracranial and extracranial vascular imaging, all integrated within the Level IV Epilepsy Center. Additional specialty services include speech-language pathology and neuropsychology, along with advanced diagnostic capabilities such as inpatient and outpatient video EEG monitoring.

MUSC is the premier quaternary care academic medical center in South Carolina, located in the historic and vibrant city of Charleston. The Department of Pediatrics continues to experience significant growth, supported by expanding multidisciplinary programs and the state-of-the-art Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.

Charleston offers an exceptional quality of life, with family-friendly communities, top-rated schools, abundant cultural and outdoor activities, and convenient access to beaches and nearby national parks.

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. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.

(Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.

(Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms.

(Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.

(Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.

(Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected.

(Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) 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 hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills.

(Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy.

Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

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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