Rheumatology Physician (MD/DO) | MUSC Health Lancaster County, SC

MUSC

1 day ago

Lancaster, South CarolinaFull TimeRheumatology

No salary listed — Rheumatology pays $285k median

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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 Rheumatology Physician – Outpatient – No Hospital Coverage in Lancaster, South Carolina.

Key Responsibilities

must be BC/BE in Rheumatology Opportunity to grow and expand MUSC’s Rheumatology services in the region Mainly outpatient with little to no hospital coverage Ability to teach internal medicine and family medicine residents Brand new infusion center shared with oncology We will provide: Employer-funded retirement plan Paid malpractice coverage CME allowance + time off Epic EMR platform Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility Opportunity for relocation assistance Competitive compensation Generous PTO Paid Parental Leave Personalized student loan debt review and repayment optimization service MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, sees more than one million patient encounters annually, and its specialized care teams consistently rank among the best in the country.

provide leading-edge care while developing the next generation of innovative health care leaders.

provide compassionate, customer-focused care.

provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills.

Requirements

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The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.

Benefits & Compensation

Pension plan offered.

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 Lancaster, South Carolina.

Key Skills

RheumatologyPatient CareOutpatient CareClinical TeachingDiagnostic SupportEpic EMR

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rheumatology Physician (MD/DO) | MUSC Health Lancaster County, 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 Rheumatology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

This Rheumatology 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.

Nationally, Rheumatology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $290k, with the typical range spanning $220k to $380k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

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 Lancaster, South Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Rheumatology, Patient Care, Outpatient Care, Clinical Teaching, Diagnostic Support, Epic EMR. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Rheumatology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide specialized rheumatology care to the population of Lancaster County, SC, primarily in an outpatient setting. Collaborate with hospital staff and teach internal medicine and family medicine residents.

Benefits package: Employer-funded retirement plan, Paid malpractice coverage, CME allowance + time off, Epic EMR, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible, Relocation assistance, Competitive compensation, Generous PTO. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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